Madagascar

ISO Code: MG

Travel Tips

Military style clothing should not be worn
Few hotels and tourist sites have facilities that are child-friendly or disabled – friendly therefore arrangements should be made ahead of time
The Ariary cannot be converted back into other currencies
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised
English is not widely spoken, but may be understood in the tourist areas
Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans

Last updated 20 October 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

90B Tait Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, 0186
Telephone: +27 (0)64 799 3619
E-mail: ambamad.pta@infodoor.co.za

4 Thelma Road, Claremont

2 Tudor Place, 4001
Telephone: +27 (0)82 490 9951
E-mail: info@madagascarconsul.com

Public Holidays

January: 1
March: 8, 29
April: 5 - 6
May: 1, 14, 25 - 25, 27
June: 26
August: 15
November: 1
December: 25

Visa Requirements

Tourist visas are issued on arrival at the airport at the e-visa kiosks
Tourists can apply for an e-visa on evisamada-mg.com (at least 1 week prior to departure, issued within 72 hours)
Business visas must be applied for prior to departure

Visa Processing Time

E-visa is processed within 72 hours

Visa Cost

1-15 days: 35 USD / 30 EUR
16 - 30 days: 41 USD / 35 EUR
31 - 60 days: 47 USD / 40 EUR
61-90 days: 59 USD / 50 EUR

Entry Requirements

Health / Vaccinations

Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)

Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio

South African Representative Abroad

Lot IVO 68 Bis, Rue Ravoninahitriniarivo, Ankorondrano, 101, Antananarivo
Telephone: +261 20 224 9433
E-mail: antananarivo.consular@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/madagascar