Madagascar Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Madagascar and have at least 2 blank pages. You can visit for up to 15 days without a visa, paying a 10-euro administration fee on arrival.
Madagascar travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
At least 2 blank pages
Visa-free for up to 15 days
10-euro fee and onward ticket
Official source: GOV.UK Madagascar entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 6 months from arrival
- At least 2 blank pages
- Up to 15 days without a visa
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
Passport validity for Madagascar
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Madagascar.
It must also have at least 2 blank pages. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
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 onward or return tickets.
For longer stays you can buy a 30- or 60-day tourist visa on arrival at the airport, or apply in advance to the Embassy of Madagascar in London. Visas can be extended to a maximum total stay of 90 days.
Arriving and health checks
Make sure you get your passport stamped. You may need a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk, and a polio vaccine in some circumstances.
All travellers must complete a health declaration form and undergo health screening on arrival because of Ebola measures. If you have been in an Ebola-affected country in the last 21 days, you may not be allowed to enter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Madagascar?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive, and at least 2 blank pages.
Do I need a visa for Madagascar?
No, not for visits of up to 15 days. You pay a 10-euro administration fee on arrival. Longer stays need a 30- or 60-day visa, which you can buy on arrival.
Can I take food into Madagascar?
No. GOV.UK says you must not take in any food, including fruit, as this is illegal.