Embassy
British Embassy Antananarivo
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Madagascar visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, for up to 90 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
MDG
Madagascar
Visa on arrival
Apply for a tourist visa when you arrive in Madagascar.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay and payment currency
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Madagascar.
Ways into Madagascar
Apply through an embassy for a tourist stay.
Visa required For your passportEmbassy tourist visaA visa for a holiday in Madagascar.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Processing
- 3–7 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy how to apply.
- Submit your application as instructed.
Documents required
- Return ticket
- London requires a yellow fever certificate if the traveller stayed in an affected area in the six days before travel. vaccine
- Open to citizens or residents of GB, IE, FI, NO and SE.
- Fees from January 2026: 15 days costs 12 GBP.
- 30 days costs 19 GBP; 60 days costs 24 GBP.
- 90 days costs 33 GBP; each band means up to that length.
- You cannot do paid work with this visa.
- You cannot change this visa into permission to live there.
eVisaTourist online visaApply online for a tourist visa allowing 1 entry.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay and payment currency
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply 7–180 days before departure.
- Create an account with email and phone access.
- Enter your details, arrival date and stay length.
- Pay by card and download your travel approval.
- Show the approval at the arrival visa counter.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Travel approval on phone or paper
- 1–15 days: 30 EUR or 35 USD; 16–30 days: 35 EUR or 41 USD.
- 31–60 days: 40 EUR or 47 USD; your stay starts on arrival.
Visa on arrivalTourist arrival visaApply for a tourist visa when you arrive in Madagascar.
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay and payment currency
How to apply
- Go to the arrival visa counter.
- Ask which stay length the border police allow.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport
- 1–15 days: 30 EUR/35 USD; 16–30: 35 EUR/41 USD; 31–60: 40 EUR/47 USD.
- 61–90 days: 50 EUR/59 USD; this fee band does not guarantee 90 days.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Madagascar National Police — linked border authority
- Official tourist visa portal — home
- Official tourist visa portal — procedure and fee table
- Official tourist visa portal — frequently asked questions
- Madagascar foreign ministry — immigrant and non-immigrant visas
- Madagascar embassy in London — visa routes and submission
- London embassy — short-stay checklist and fees, January 2026
- Madagascar embassy in Washington — consular and visa services
- Washington embassy — linked short-stay checklist, April 2019
- Madagascar embassy in Paris — entry and residence visa routes
- Paris embassy — application form including transit
- Paris embassy — investor checklist
- Paris embassy — foreign employee checklist
- Paris embassy — reunification with a foreign resident
- Paris embassy — retirement checklist
- India–Madagascar diplomatic and service/official passport agreement
- Indian foreign ministry — agreement entry into force
- Indian foreign ministry — official contact details for Madagascar's New Delhi embassy
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyMGA Ar
- Time+11h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency117 police124 ambulance
Planning your Madagascar trip
Best time to go: May to October is the cooler, dry season. November to April is hot and rainy, with a risk of destructive cyclones, especially on the east coast.
- Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature ReserveSee sharp limestone towers, forests, lemurs, birds and rare chameleons. Access is restricted, and the areas open to visitors can change.
- Avenue of the BaobabsThis group of huge baobab trees is about 45 minutes north of Morondava. Some trees are over 800 years old, and sunset is especially good for photographs.
- Merina Kingdom sitesHistoric sites from the Merina Kingdom can be seen in different parts of Madagascar.
- Rainforests of the AtsinananaThis World Heritage Site includes six national parks along the east coast. They include Marojejy, Masoala, Zahamena, Ranomafana, Andringitra and Andohahela.
Scams to watch for in Madagascar
- Pickpocketing in markets and on public transportThieves take belongings while travellers are in crowded places. Visible valuables and large amounts of cash can attract attention.
- High airport taxi quotesDrivers may ask for 60,000 Ar for a journey described as costing around 40,000 Ar. A high opening quote can leave an inexperienced visitor paying more than expected.
- Photo offers that lead to requests for moneySomeone may offer something first, such as a chameleon to photograph, before asking for a handout. This can create pressure to give money. The offer alone does not prove dishonesty.
About Madagascar
Madagascar is an island republic in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa.
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Money
- Malagasy ariary (Ar)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +261
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
British citizens get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, for up to 90 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Madagascar?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Madagascar visa at the airport?
Yes. British citizens get the visa when they land in Madagascar. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do malagasy citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Madagascar?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Madagascar are easier for british citizens?
Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles Zambia, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Madagascar?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Madagascar?
Malagasy ariary (Ar). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Madagascar?
French and Malagasy.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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