Madagascar visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Malagasy Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- For a period of 90 days, Malaysia passport holders can visit Madagascar by applying for an e-visa.
- Tourists from Madagascar can also obtain a visa on arrival at any international airport in Madagascar.
- Intending visitors from Malaysia must possess a passport valid for 6 months after entry into Madagascar. Passport must have three blank pages for visa stamping.
- Tourists from Malaysia can import and export Madagascar’s local currency up to MGA 400,000, and that of foreign currencies is unlimited, however, amounts exceeding the equivalent of EUR 7,500 must be declared.
- Visitors from Malaysia 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.
- 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 Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
- Air France, Air Madagascar and Air Mauritius are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Madagascar.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Antananarivo, Madagascar is 21 hours, 15 minutes, and from Penang Island, it is 20 hours, 25 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.
- 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.
- Malagasy and French serve as the two official and most spoken languages of Madagascar.
- Visitors can move around Madagascar with buses, taxis, car rental.
- Madagascar makes use of East Africa Time (GMT+3). Malaysia is five hours ahead of Madagascar.
- Foza sy hena-kisoa, Ramazava and Vary amid'anana are special delicacies enjoiyed in Madagascar.
- The power and socket plug used in Madagascar is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a pregnant woman travel to Madagascar?
Because of the risk of malaria, pregnant women should in general not travel to Madagascar. If they are to travel, it should be after consulting a medical practitioner.
When is the best time to travel to Madagascar?
The best time to go to Madagascar is during the dry season which is between the months of April through to mid-December.
What is the official language of Madagascar?
Madagascar is a francophone country which means French is its official language. There are other local languages spoken in the country too.