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Madagascar passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Madagascar passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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27Visa-free
40eVisa
29Visa on arrival
102Visa required

Madagascar passport at a glance

With a Madagascar passport you can enter 27 destinations visa-free and 29 with a visa on arrival, so 56 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 102 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Madagascar

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Madagascar passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Madagascar passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa11151512
Asia491721
Europe00243
North America10139
Oceania1328
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Madagascar passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 27
eVisa 40
Visa on arrival 29
Visa required 102

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Madagascar passport holders visit without a visa?

Madagascar passport holders can visit 27 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 29 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 56 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Madagascar passport holders?

29 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Madagascar passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Madagascar passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Madagascar passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Madagascar passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Madagascar passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Madagascar passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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