Madagascar visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Swazis

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The citizens of Eswatini intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
  • The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Eswatini citizens for a duration of one month.
  • Eswatini citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
  • Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit.
  • Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
  • Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
  • It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets. This is because according to Madagascan rules, only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies.
  • Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
  • In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Madagascar uses East Africa zone (GMT+3), hence, Madagascar is 1 hour ahead of Eswatini.
  • The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Madagascar is 2 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Most people use taxi-brousse (old minivans seating up to 15 people) as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
  • Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its official currency.
  • The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
  • Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar, the basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
  • The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands
  • Madagascar has the 3rd largest coral reef system in the world, the Toliara coral reef, off the south-western coast.
  • The lemur is only found in the wild in Madagascar. As of 2012, there were 103 living species of lemur in Madagascar, including sub-species.
  • Madagascar is considered as the fourth largest island in the world.
  • Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make visa extensions in Madagascar?

You would have to go to the nearest Commissariat of Police and get your visa extended before it elapses its stipulated duration of stay. 

What is Madagascar known for?

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world. It is famous for pepper, vanilla, and lemurs. Madagascar is a country that occupies a large island of the same name, located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. 

Are there medical facilities in Madagascar?

    Medical centers, dispensaries and hospitals are found throughout the island of Madagascar, although they are concentrated in urban areas and particularly in Antananarivo. Access to medical care remains beyond the reach of many Malagasy.