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Passports of all visitors must be valid for at least six months after entry date. Visas can be issued on arrival, but it is recommended that visitors obtain visas prior to arrival if embassy available. At least one blank page is needed in passports, reserved for use by the Madagascar Immigration Authorities. Return or onward tickets are required; otherwise a deposit must be paid before arriving in Madagascar, which is equivalent to the cost of a flight to the country of origin.
Americans: US nationals require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be
obtained on arrival.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
Australians: Australians require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
South Africans: South Africans require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport and a visa to enter Madagascar. A 90-day visa can be obtained on arrival.
Health
Malaria is a risk throughout the year and is highest on the coast; resistance to chloroquine is reported. Cases of dengue fever and chikungunya fever have been reported in January and February 2006, and are transmitted by mosquitoes; precautionary measures against being bitten should be taken at all times. Vaccinations are recommended against Hepatitis A and typhoid, and all travelers coming from a country with yellow fever require inoculation against the disease. Other risks include bilharzia, tuberculosis, rabies and bubonic plague; HIV/AIDS is prevalent. Dysenteries and diarrhoeal diseases are common and precautions with food and water should be taken. Tap water should not be drunk unless it has been boiled or chemically treated. It is recommended that travelers bring antibiotics and anti-diarrhoeal drugs in case of severe diarrhoea. Medical facilities are limited, and outside of the capital medical care may be difficult to find. Limited French medications are available in Tana and it is advisable to bring along a medical kit for private use. Comprehensive medical insurance is advised.
Safety
Generally visits to Madagascar are trouble-free, but precautions against opportunistic crime, especially in the urban areas, should be taken. Pickpockets operate at the airport and in crowded areas such as markets. At night, avoid walking around city centers and road travel outside urban areas as there have been occasional hold-ups on the main routes. The height of the cyclone season is from January to March and affects the coastal regions.
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