Madagascar visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a duration of 90 days, visitors from Gabon can travel to Madagascar by applying for an e-visa.
  • Gabonese can also pay for a visa on arrival at any international airport in Madagascar.
  • Travellers from Gabon must also possess a passport valid for 6 months after entry into Madagascar. Passport must have three blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Tourists from Gabon can import and export the local currency in Madagascar up to  MGA 400,000, and that of foreign currencies is unlimited, however, amounts exceeding the equivalent of EUR 7,500 must be declared.
  • Gabon passport holders travelling to Madagascar must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Madagascar. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Madagascar.
  • Gabon nationals are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay, which could be a recent bank statement.
  • Tourists travelling with pets must obtain an import permit for the pet prior to entering Madagascar and the pet must be vaccinated for rabies and various other diseases between 30 days and 12 months of entry.
  • Although, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required when entering Madagascar, visitors are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travel.
  • Intending visitors hoping to travel to Madagascar can do so from any international airport in Gabon. There are international airports in Libreville and Nouakchott.
  • Ethiopian Airways, Air Madagascar, RwandAir and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Gabon to Madagascar.
  • The estimated flight time from Gabon to Antananarivo, Madagascar is 19 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Malagasy Ariary is the official currency used in Madagascar. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The climate of Madagascar is subtropical. It has two seasons, which are a hot and rainy season from November to April and a cool and dry season from May to October.
  • Malagasy and French serve as the two official and most spoken languages of Madagascar.
  • Little over 50% of the entire population of Madagascar practice indigenous religions. They worship a supreme being called Andriamanitra. However, Christians make up 41%, of the population.
  • Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Isalo National Park, Avenue of the Baobabs and Ranomafana National Park are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Madagascar.
  • Tourists travelling to Madagascar are to budget about $48 to spend per day on expenses.
  • Visitors can move around Madagascar with buses, taxis, car rental. 
  • Madagascar makes use of East Africa Time (GMT+3), which puts Madagascar two hours ahead of Gabon.
  • Foza sy hena-kisoa, Ramazava and Vary amid'anana are special delicacies enjoiyed in Madagascar.
  • The power and socket plug used in Cambodia is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Civil unrest, such as protests, is common in Madagascar. Visitors are advised to be vigilant in the vicinity of downtown Antananarivo especially near government buildings, the national stadium, and historical monuments, where violent incidents have occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madagascar safe for tourists travel?

Madagascar is a very safe country. Although in Antananarivo, you shouldn't walk around after dark and during the day you should watch out for pickpockets, but as soon as you get out of the capital you will find that the island is very safe and trouble-free.

What is the best time of the year to visit Madagascar?

Although Madagascar is an all-year-round destination, a lot of travellers have reported the best time to go to Madagascar to be between the months of April through to mid-December, which is the dry season.

Can a pregnant woman travel to Madagascar?

Because of the high risk of malaria, pregnant women should not in general travel to Madagascar. If they must, it should be after consulting a medical practitioner.

Where is Madagascar located?

Madagascar is situated in the southwestern area of the Indian Ocean, east of the coast of Africa and about 400 km off the coast of Mozambique.

Is the tap water in Madagascar safe to drink?

Tap water is not safe to drink in Madagascar. Tourists in the country are advised to always drink bottled water or, if they must drink tap water, to boil it first.