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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Madagascar 🇲🇬?

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

You need a travel adapter: Madagascar uses plug types C, E, J, K, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Madagascar: 127/220 V; the United States: 120 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 the United States:

• Embassy of the United States in Madagascar · Lot 207 A - Andranoro - Antehiroka · mg.usembassy.gov

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 American passport holders

• 🇲🇼 Malawi — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇿🇲 Zambia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique — ETA required 30 days

The other way round

🇲🇬 Malagasy passport holders visiting the United States: Malagasy passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.

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