Madagascar visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Madagascar must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Madagascar consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Madagascar the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Madagascar.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Madagascar can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Madagascar with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Madagascar must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Antananarivo, Madagascar. The estimated flight time is between 5 - 6 hours.
  • Nearly half of Madagascar has indigenous beliefs that worship a supreme being called Andriamanitra and see ancestors as a passage between the living and the dead. This religion also includes sacrificing zebus. About 41% of the Malagasy are Christian, divided almost evenly between Roman Catholic and Protestant.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Madagascar is the East Africa Time (GMT+3), Madagascar is 2 hours ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Madagascar is possible through various public means of transportation including Taxis, Tuk-Tuks, Trains, Car Hires.
  • For Madagascar there are two associated plug types: Types C and E. Plug "Type C" is the plug which has two round pins and plugs, "Type E" is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Madagascar operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • The climate of Madagascar is subtropical, with a hot and rainy season between November and the end of March (summer), and a cooler dry season from May to October (winter).
  • The best time to go to Madagascar is between the months of April through to mid-December.
  • French and Malagasy are the official languages in Madagascar.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic French and Malagasy phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Madagascar, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madagascar safe to visit?

Madagascar is, for the most part, a safe country to visit. Petty crimes (mostly caused by poverty) are still common, so tourists should beware.

What is tourism like in Madagascar?

Tourism in Madagascar is developing due to the country's high potential. Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity. The island's endemic wildlife and forests are unique tourist attractions that contribute to the development of the country.

Can you drink the tap water in Madagascar?

Tap water is not safe to drink in Madagascar. It is advisable to always drink bottled water or carbonated drinks. When drinking bottled water, check to be sure the seal is not broken on the cap.

What is Madagascar most famous for?

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. The country is well known for its pepper, vanilla, and lemurs.