Do I need a visa for Madagascar?
Enter your nationality to find out immediately whether you need an e-visa, a visa on arrival or an embassy procedure to travel to Madagascar.
My nationality
Updated 2026, source: official portal evisamada-mg.com.
Are there visa-free countries for Madagascar?
In practice, no. There are almost no visa-free countries for Madagascar: every foreign traveller must obtain a visa, before departure or on arrival.
E-visa online
Almost all nationalities (France, UK, US, Canada, etc.): tourist e-visa 15 to 90 days, applied for online.
Visa on arrival
These same nationalities can also obtain the visa at the counter of international airports.
Embassy only
Burundi and Palestine: not eligible for the e-visa or visa on arrival, apply via a Madagascar embassy.
Madagascar visa: France, UK, US, Canada…
| Nationality | Visa required? | Recommended route |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| United Kingdom | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| United States | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| Canada | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| European Union | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| Germany, Italy | Yes | E-visa online / on arrival |
| Burundi, Palestine | Yes | Embassy only |
Use the checker above for your exact nationality. In all cases, a passport valid 6 months with 2 blank pages is required.