Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Madagascar.

As of 2026, Malagasy citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 55 countries and territories, ranking the Malagasy passport 78th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. 30 days The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Malagasy citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 14 days 30 days 90 days Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the United States may obtain a visa on arrival for a fee of 50 USD. Passengers with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member State are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days. 90 days 90 days Holders of a multiple-entry Schengen Area Visa, can enter and stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina up to 15 days upon every entry per period of 180 days, if visa previously used in one of the Schengen Area. 3 months 1 month 30 days 45 days 7 days Resident permit holders of the European Union may enter for 30 days; as well as multiple-entry visa holders of Canada and the U.S. Green Cards or U.S. visas must be valid for more than six months on arrival except for holders of B or D visas. Not applicable to holders of C1 visas. 3 months 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 21 days Visa exemption applies to residents and valid visa holders of Canada, the United States and the European Union. 90 days 3 months 30 days 90 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days In addition to a visa, an entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.Exemption applies if traveling as tourists on a charter flight. 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 3 months 3 months 30 days 60 days 30 days 30 days 90 days Non-visa-exempt nationals who are in transit through South Korea are visa-exempt for 30 days, provided holding a physical visa or a residence permit issued by the following countries and are arriving at South Korea from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from a third country and continuing to one of these countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States. 60 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 30 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 14 days Malagasy passport holders are visa exempt if they hold a multiple entry valid visa for Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, or the EU Schengen Space countries Malagasy passport holders are visa exempt if they hold permanent residency in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, or the EU Schengen Space countries 30 days 30 days 30 days 3 months / 90 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days Holders of a valid Type "C" multiple entry visa or Permanent Residency for the Schengen area may enter North Macedonia for up to 15 days visa free. A temporary residence permit (with expiration date) is not accepted. Holders of a valid UK, Canada or U.S. visa may enter North Macedonia for up to 15 days visa free. Holders of UN travel documents do not require a visa. 3 months 30 days 90 days 60 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 6 weeks Visa on arrival fee of 50 USD. 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed. As of November 2014 valid visa holders and residents of the European Union and Schengen Area member states and the United States can enter Serbia without a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days, provided the visa remains valid for the entire length of stay. 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any year period. 30 days 90 days 14 days / 60 days Visa not required for citizens over the age of 55 and they can stay for up to 14 days. 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days 90 days 1 month 3 months May apply using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 120 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 USD, payable on arrival. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China 14 days 30 days Denmark Ecuador Galápagos France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Holders of a valid, multiple-entry Schengen "C" or "D" visa, or a residence or re-entry permit issued by Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, a Schengen member state, French Guiana, French West Indies, Mayotte or Réunion can enter for a maximum of 90 days. Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Holders of a valid, multiple-entry Schengen "C" or "D" visa, or a residence or re-entry permit issued by Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, a Schengen member state, French Guiana, French West Indies, Mayotte or Réunion can enter for a maximum of 90 days. Holders of a valid, multiple-entry Schengen "C" or "D" visa, or a residence or re-entry permit issued by Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, a Schengen member state, French Guiana, French West Indies, Mayotte or Réunion can enter for a maximum of 90 days. Holders of a valid, multiple-entry Schengen "C" or "D" visa, or a residence or re-entry permit issued by Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, a Schengen member state, French Guiana, French West Indies, Mayotte or Réunion can enter for a maximum of 90 days. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. The visa policy is the same as for Cyprus, which follows the visa policy of the Schengen Area. However, stays longer than 28 days per 12-month period require a permit. The territory has open borders with Cyprus, but maintains border checks with Northern Cyprus. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. Permanent residents of the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom do not require a visa. They must arrive directly from their countries of permanent residence, or, for permanent residents of Canada and the UK, on an immediate connecting flight from their countries of permanent residence. Visa holders of these three countries may also visit BVI for up to six months providing they have a used, multiple-entry visa valid for at least six months. Passengers can stay in transit for 24 hours without a visa. Follows mainly the visa policy of the United Kingdom. Holders of the following: a valid UK multiple entry visa issued for 6 months or more or a biometric residence permit (BRP), regardless of category; Indefinite leave to remain in the UK; Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the UK; EU family residence permit/card; or Equivalent of indefinite leave to remain in any Schengen member state. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period. Permission to land required for 15 / 30 pounds sterling (yacht / ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours / 1 month for 110 / 160 pounds sterling). Permanent residents or holders of valid visas of the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Madagascar Malagasy passport List of diplomatic missions in Madagascar

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