How Long Can I Stay in Madagascar?
Complete guide for UK passport holders. Last verified 2026-02-04.
Maximum Stay
Up to 15 days visa-free, or 30/60 days with visa
At a Glance
Duration
Up to 15 days visa-free, or 30/60 days with visa
Visa Type
Tourist Visa-Free
Entry Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival with at least 2 blank pages
- Pay 10 euro administration fee on arrival for 15-day stay
- Show onward or return tickets
- For stays over 15 days, buy 30- or 60-day tourist visa on arrival with USD, euros or Malagasy ariary
Important Things to Know
Can also apply for tourist or immigrant visa in advance from Embassy in London
Children 17 or under leaving Madagascar without one or both parents must carry written authorisation from absent parent(s)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry
If entering from cholera-affected country, may be asked to take anti-cholera drug at airport
Illegal to take in any food including fruit
Can I Extend My Stay?
Can extend 30- or 60-day visa to maximum total of 90 days while in Madagascar. Overstaying may result in detention or deportation
Additional Information
15 days visa-free with €10 fee. Can buy 30/60 day visa on arrival.
Official Sources
UK Government Foreign Travel Advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/entry-requirementsLast verified: 2026-02-04
Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling, as visa policies can change.
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