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Madagascar travel advice
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Madagascar travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Madagascar with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Madagascar - quick facts | |
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Time difference | UK +3 hours |
Language(s) | Malagasy, French |
Currency | Malagasy Ariary |
Electricity | C + E plug (220V) |
Driving side | Right |
Visa✝ | Yes |
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Madagascar weather
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The Madagascar weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Antananarivo.
Madagascar travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Madagascar from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Madagascar - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Madagascar - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Madagascar - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Madagascar - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Madagascar - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Madagascar - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Madagascar.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Madagascar travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Madagascar with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Madagascar - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Madagascar - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Madagascar - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Madagascar, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Madagascar covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Madagascar with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Madagascar - Ministry of Public Health, Madagascar
- Coronavirus timeline in Madagascar - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Madagascar - Madagascar National Tourism Board
Madagascar travel features
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Madagascar FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Madagascar including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Madagascar due to Covid-19?
Madagascar is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Madagascar.
Check out Ministry of Public Health, Madagascar for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Madagascar?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Madagascar. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Madagascar and the UK?
The time difference between Madagascar and the UK is UK time+3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Madagascar?
The main languages spoken in Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
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What is the currency in Madagascar?
The currency in Madagascar is the Malagasy Ariary (MGA).
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Which plugs are used in Madagascar?
Madagascar uses electrical plug type C + E (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Madagascar?
They drive on the right side of the road in Madagascar.
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