South Africa visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

South African Visa is not required for Malagasys

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a duration of 90 days, tourists from Madagascar can travel to South Africa without a visa.
  • All visitors are required to provide a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure from South Africa. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping.
  • Visitors travelling to South Africa can import and export the local currency (South African Rand) up to ZAR 25,000. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currencies to be imported or exported if declared on arrival.
  • Malagasies must also confirm proof of accommodation while in South Africa, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from a host already living in the country.
  • Travellers from Madagascar must have a return back to Madagascar or onward ticket to other destinations.
  • Tourists travelling to South Africa with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license. 
  • Prospective visitors can get to South Africa from any international airport in Madagascar. These airports can be found in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
  • Air Austral, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Air Madagascar and South African Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Madagascar to South Africa.
  • The estimated flight duration from Antananarivo to Cape Town, South Africa is 6 hours, 55 minutes and from Toamasina, it is 13 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Although South Africa is a secular state with a diverse religious population, Christianity is the most widely practised religion in South Africa.
  • South Africa has eleven official languages. They are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Zulu is the most spoken of all the languages. Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
  • South Africa is a year-round destination due to its varying regional climates and wildlife opportunities. The Cape has beautiful hot, dry weather in its summer months between November and February, while the best time to visit for whale watching is between July and November.
  • South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from the Mediterranean in the southwestern corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
  • The South African Rand is the official currency used in the country. While many shops and restaurants will accept credit cards, merchants at small, local markets may only accept cash. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2). Madagascar is an hour ahead of South Africa.
  • In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Getting around South Africa is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Public Buses, Taxis, Trains, Car hires.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

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