Madagascar visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Malagasy Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Madagascar must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Madagascan consulate in the applicant's home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Madagascar the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
- Your visa is valid for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- Intending visitors can stay on a tourist or business visa.
- Your passport must be valid for 6 months at the time of entry with 3 blank pages.
- Visitors who have been in a yellow fever endemic country within 6 months of arrival require a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
- Before entry into Madagascar, you must have a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds and return or onward tickets.
- Credit cards are not acceptable for processing your visa on arrival at the port of entry.
- You can apply for an extension of your visa.
- Ghanaians visiting Madagascar with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must also obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians 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 Kotoka International Airport to Madagascar and may last for up to 8 - 9 hours long.
- The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Malagasy Ariary is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 677.29 (MGA).
- Because the time zone currently in use in Madagascar is East Africa Time (GMT+3), Madagascar is 3 hours ahead of Ghana.
- For Madagascar, there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Madagascar operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Nearly half of Madagascar has indigenous beliefs that worship a supreme being called Andriamanitra, this religion also includes sacrificing zebus.
- About 41% of the Malagasy are Christian, divided almost evenly between Roman Catholic and Protestant.
- The climate is dominated by the southeastern trade winds that originate in the Indian Ocean anticyclone, a center of high atmospheric pressure.
- Madagascar has two seasons, a hot, rainy season from November to April; and a cooler, dry season from May to October.
- The Malagasy language is spoken throughout the island, the official languages are Malagasy and French. Madagascar is a Francophone country, and French is spoken among the educated population on the island.
- Visitors might want to pick us some basic Malagasy and French phrases to help navigate communication in rural areas.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Madagascar, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any currency restrictions for entering and exiting Madagascar?
There are no currency restrictions for exiting or entering Madagascar. The most accepted foreign currency is the Euro, but US dollars and GBP are also accepted.
What language is spoken in Madagascar?
Malagasy is the official language of Madagascar. French is also widely spoken and considered as the official language too.
What currency is used in Madagascar?
The official currency of Madagascar is called Ariary. It is subdivided into 5 iraimbilanja and is one of only two non-decimal currencies currently circulating (the other is the Mauritanian ouguiya).
What is the best currency to take to Madagascar?
The local currency in Madagascar is Malagasy Ariary. The most accepted foreign currency is Euro, but US dollars and GBP are also easily changed. It is recommended that you carry a mix of denominations.
What is Madagascar known for?
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is well known for peppers, vanilla and lemurs.
I have your currency in ghana how can change to get Ghana currency?
please help me to get e-visa to Madagascar, my name is Antwi Frederick.?
Larbi Prince kofi
2 years ago
Help me get E-visa