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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Madagascar’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Madagascar set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .Ìý

Passport validity requirements 

To enter Madagascar, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least 2 blank pages.Ìý 

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.Ìý 

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements 

You can visit Madagascar for up to 15 days without a visa. You must pay a 10-euro administration fee on arrival and be ready to show your onward or return tickets.Ìý

Applying for a visa 

If you want to stay longer than 15 days, you can buy a 30- or 60-day single-entry tourist visa on arrival at the airport with US dollars, euros or Malagasy ariary.Ìý 

You can also apply in advance to the for a tourist or immigrant visa.Ìý

You can extend either of these visas to a maximum total stay of 90 days while you are in Madagascar. If you overstay, you may be detained or deported.Ìý 

Travelling with children 

A child aged 17 or under, travelling without one or either parent must carry written authorisation from the absent parent or parents when leaving Madagascar.Ìý

Vaccine requirements  

To enter Madagascar, you must have a certificates to prove you’ve had:  

• a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a
• a polio vaccine in some circumstances

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .Ìý

Health screening

Cholera

If you are entering Madagascar from a , you may be asked by airport authorities to take an anti-cholera drug (Doxcyline). Anyone who is unable to take Doxcyline should be offered an alternative medication by the health authorities.

Alternative medication will be provided to those that: 

• are pregnant 
• are under 8 years old  
• have a pre existing medical condition

You are likely to be asked to leave contact details with the health authorities and they may follow up with you after 3-5 days.

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.Ìý

Taking food into and out of Madagascar 

Do not take in any food, including fruit, as this is illegal.Ìý

When leaving Madagascar you may, after declaring and showing receipts, take out: 

• up to 2kg of vanilla 
• up to 1kg of pepper or cloves 

You may only export other plant and animal products if you get permission.

Taking money into Madagascar 

You can take up to 400,000 Malagasy ariary into Madagascar.Ìý 

Declare foreign cash or travellers cheques if the value is 7,500 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.Ìý