โœˆ Do I Need a Visa

Home โ€บ DR Congo passport โ€บ Madagascar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Does a Congolese need a visa for Madagascar ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ?

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, usually at the airport or land border.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Congolese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Madagascar or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Madagascar at a glance

Capital: Antananarivo ยท Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA, Ar) ยท Official languages: French, Malagasy ยท Calling code: +261

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Madagascar: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 4 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in DR Congo (C, E) works with sockets in Madagascar. Mains voltage differs (Madagascar: 127/220 V; DR Congo: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Madagascar โ†’

Easier destinations near Madagascar for Congolese passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Malagasy passport holders visiting DR Congo: Malagasy passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Congolese passport at a glance

19visa-free
0ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
113visa required

All destinations for DR Congo passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Madagascar โ†’

Questions

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, usually at the airport or land border.

Does a Malagasy need a visa for DR Congo?

Malagasy passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.