Madagascar visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Mauritanians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Mauritania visiting Madagascar can stay for a duration of 90 days by applying for an e-visa.
  • Intending visitors can also pay for a visa on arrival at any international airport in Madagascar.
  • Tourists must also possess a passport valid for 6 months after entry into Madagascar. Passport must have three blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Citizens of Mauritania 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.
  • Mauritania visitors 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.
  • Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Madagascar can do so from any international airport in Mauritania. There are international airports in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott.
  • Mauritanian Airlines International, Air Madagascar, Air France and Royal Air Maroc are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritania to Madagascar.
  • The estimated flight time from Nouadhibou to Antananarivo, Madagascar is 1 day and 19 hours, 20 minutes from Nouakchott.
  • 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.
  • Malagasy and French serve as the two official and most spoken languages of Madagascar.
  • 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.
  • Foza sy hena-kisoa, Ramazava and Vary amid'anana are special delicacies enjoiyed in Madagascar.
  • 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.
  • Visitors can move around Madagascar with buses, taxis, car rental. 
  • Madagascar makes use of East Africa Time (GMT+3), which puts Madagascar three hours ahead of Mauritania.
  • 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

Is Madagascar safe for tourist travel?

Madagascar is a very safe country. Although in Antananarivo, you shouldn't walk around after dark and during the day you should watch out for pickpockets. But as soon as you get out of the capital, you will find that the island is very safe and stress-free.

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.

Do they speak English in Madagascar?

Madagascar is a francophone country which means French is its official language. There are other local languages spoken in the country too.