Madagascar visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Cape Verde intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
  • The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Cape Verde citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Cape Verde citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit to Madagascar.
  • Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
  • A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
  • Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
  • Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine at the port of entry.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
  • It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets. This is because according to Madagascan rules, only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies.
  • Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
  • In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Madagascar uses the East Africa zone (GMT+3) hence, Madagascar is 4 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Madagascar is 11 hours, 13 minutes.
  • Most people use taxi-brousse (old minivans seating up to 15 people) as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
  • Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its official currency.
  • The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
  • Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar, the basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
  • The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands.
  • Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make visa extensions in Madagascar?

You can apply for a visa extension via the immigration website or portal of Madagascar. In some places, the District office is the place to go to extend your visa so you just need to ask. You will need some passport photos and your ticket out of Madagascar.

What is Madagascar known for?

Madagascar is a country that occupies a large island of the same name, located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world and is famous for pepper, vanilla, and lemurs 

Are there medical facilities in Madagascar?

Medical centres, dispensaries and hospitals are found throughout the island of Madagascar, although they are concentrated in urban areas and particularly in Antananarivo. Yet, access to medical care remains beyond the reach of many Malagasy.

Is it safe to visit Madagascar?

Madagascar is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. However, it does have a rather high crime rate, though it is mainly ridden with petty crime due to vast unemployment and poverty.