Madagascar visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Madagascar is a country in the Eastern part of Africa with its capital city at Antananarivo.
  • Eritrean citizens can get visa on arrival for traveling to Madagascar as a tourist, and the maximum duration of stay is 90 days.
  • Passport validity for Eritrean citizens traveling to Madagascar should be up to 6 months at the time of entry with 3 blank pages.
  • Yellow fever vaccine is required of tourists in Madagascar.
  • Malagasy and French are the official languages spoken in Madagascar.
  • There is no restriction of currency both on entry and exit in Madagascar.
  • Half of the Madagascar citizens practiced Christianity while some practiced traditional animist.
  •  The currency spent in Madagascar is called the Malagasy ariary represented by the symbol, Ar.
  • Madagascar uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
  • Madagascar climate is subtropical, it experiences hot and rainy season between November and the end of March (summer), and a cooler dry season from May to October (winter).
  • The airline carriers in Madagascar include; Air Madagascar, Air France, Air Austral, Air Mauritius, Corsairfly, Kenya Airways.
  • The tourist centers in Madagascar are; Ranomafana National Park, Masoala National Park, Isalo National Park, Ile Sainte Marie, Avenue of the Baobabs.
  • There is no time difference between Eritrea and Madagascar, both countries are on the same time zone.
  • The flight distance between Eritrea and Madagascar is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions


What is Madagascar famous for?

Madagascar is well known for its wildlife nature and its culture.


When is the best time to visit Madagascar?

The best time to travel to Madagascar is between the months of April through to mid-December in order to avoid cyclones.


What are the natural resources found in Madagascar?

The natural resources found in Madagascar are; graphite, chromite, coal, bauxite, rare earth elements, salt, quartz, tar sands, semi-precious stones, and mica.


s Madagascar dangerous for tourist?

The overall crime rate in Madagascar is lower than many other African countries and is therefore considered safer for travel. Although, due to unemployment in the country there is a rise in robbery especially.