Madagascar visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Madagascar is on the Eastern part of the African continent. The capital is named Antananarivo.
  • Loas citizens are eligible to visit Madagascar as tourists but will acquire their visas on arrival. The tourist visa on arrival is being applied for via the internet.
  • The maximum duration of stay in Madagascar is 90 days in a year. It is either 30 days per one entry or 60 days per one entry.
  • The required documents when applying for Madagascar tourist on-line visa are a valid passport, an e-mail address, a recent passport photograph and means of payment.
  • Madagascar is known for its primitive relatives of monkeys, colorful chameleons, stunning orchids, and towering baobab trees. The country is also home to some of the world's most unique flora and fauna.
  • The official languages spoken in Madagascar are French and Malagasy.
  • The majority of Madagascans practice their indigenous religion called Andriamanitra, more of them practice Christianity while very few of them practice Islam religion.
  • The currency spent in Madagascar is the Malagasy Ariary.
  • Local currencies on import and export should not exceed the amount of 400,000 Ar. For foreign currency, there is free import & export but amounts exceeding the equivalent of MGA10,000,000 need to be declared.
  • Madagascar observes the Eastern Africa Time all year round and no Daylight Saving Time. The time zone in Madagascar is 3 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time.
  • Madagascar climate is sub-tropical. Summer is between November and April, and winter is from May to October.
  • Madagascar uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
  • The vaccinations required before visiting Madagascar are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Some of the top-rated tourist centers in Madagascar include Ranomafala National Park, Masoala National Park, Nosy Be, Isalo National Park, and Ile Sainte Marie.
  • The time difference between Laos and Madagascar is 4 hours. Laos is ahead of Madagascar.
  • The airlines operating in Madagascar are Air Madagascar, Tiko Air, Tsaradia, and Madagasikara Airways.
  • The total flight duration from Laos to Madagascar is 10 hours 13 minutes while the distance is 7,433 km.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Madagascar tourist visa?
  • Visit the official website of Madagascar
  • Fill the application form on-line
  • Make your payment with credit card
  • Receive your e-visa documents through an e-mail.
Which credit card is accepted in Madagascar?

Visa credit cards are accepted at all places in the country. MasterCard can be used to withdraw at some ATMs but only a small number of outfits will accept payments with it.

Is Madagascar a safe country?

Madagascar is a very safe country to visit except its capital, Antananarivo. It is not safe to walk around after dark and it is advised to be careful of pickpockets during the day.

When is the best time to visit Madagascar?

Madagascar can be visited all year-round. The best time to visit Madagascar is between April to mid-December due to its wet season from late December through to March which sometimes involves cyclones.