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🇫🇷 Does a French need a visa for Madagascar 🇲🇬?
Visa on arrival. French 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 French 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 · Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA, Ar) · Official languages: French, Malagasy · 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 France (C, E) works with sockets in Madagascar. Mains voltage differs (Madagascar: 127/220 V; France: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Madagascar →
Your embassy in Madagascar
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Madagascar, contact the embassy of France:
- Embassy of France, Antananarivo · 3 rue Jean Jaurès · mg.ambafrance.org
- Consulate-General of France, Antananarivo
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Madagascar for French passport holders
- 🇲🇼 Malawi — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇿🇲 Zambia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
The other way round
🇲🇬 Malagasy passport holders visiting France: Malagasy passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
The French passport at a glance
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Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Malagasy need a visa for France?
Malagasy passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.