Madagascar visa requirements for Comorans

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Comorans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Comoros 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 Comoros citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Comoros citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
  • Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
  • 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 East Africa zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Comoros and Madagascar.
  • The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Madagascar is 1 hour, 45 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 is known to be the fourth-largest planet in the world.
  • Considering its vast size, Madagascar has very few railways of just 854 kilometres of track to be precise.
  • Men and women wear the same cloth in Madagascar, the Lamba, a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the body, and different designs are worn for different occasions.
  • Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make visa extensions in Madagascar?

Yes, visa extensions can be made but it is only for a month. The extension costs about €21 and it can take several days to process.

What is Madagascar known for?

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is well known 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.