Madagascar visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Malagasy Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenyans visiting Madagascar can stay for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Intending visitors can pay for a visa on arrival at any international airport in Madagascar.
- Prospective visitors must possess a passport valid for 6 months after entry into Madagascar. Passport must have three blank pages for visa stamping.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- Kenyans 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.
- Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Madagascar can do so from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- As at the time of writing this post, Kenya Airways is the only carrier that flies from Kenya to Madagascar.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to is 3 hours, 20 minutes, 7 hours, 10 minutes from Kisumu, and 5 hours, 55 minutes from Mombasa.
- Malagasy and French serve as the two official and most spoken languages of Madagascar.
- 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.
- About 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.
- 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.
- Foza sy hena-kisoa, Ramazava and Vary amid'anana are special delicacies enjoiyed in Madagascar.
- Visitors can move around Madagascar with buses, taxis, car rental.
- Madagascar makes use of East Africa Time (GMT+3), which puts both countries at the same time.
- 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
Do I need a visa to travel to Madagascar?
Citizens of other countries might need a visa to travel to Madagascar, but Kenyans do not need a visa to visit the country for 90 days.
Are there any vaccinations required before entry into Madagascar?
Tourists travelling from yellow fever endemic countries must have their cards or certificates as proof of proper vaccination. Kenyans, however, do not require such proof.
Does Madagascar speak English?
Madagascar is a francophone country which means French is its official language. There are other local languages spoken in the country too.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Madagascar?
Visitors should have passports valid for at least six months beyond their proposed date of departure from Madagascar.
Is the Madagascar visa for Kenyans extendable?
Yes, but Madagascar single-entry visas cannot be extended beyond 90 days.