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Madagascar visa requirements

Travellers from 196 of 198 countries can visit Madagascar easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Madagascar

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • No visa needed1 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
  • Visa on arrival195 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
  • Visa needed1 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
  • Not allowed to enter1 of 198 passportsEntry is closed to this passport.

Types of Madagascar visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe46 of 46 countries
  • Americas35 of 35 countries
  • Oceania14 of 14 countries
  • Africa52 of 53 countries
  • Asia49 of 50 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Madagascar without a visa?

196 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival: it applies to 195 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Madagascar?

1 passports, including Burundi.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 60 days.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Madagascar?

Europe: 46 of 46 passports enter without applying first.

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