Madagascar travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Madagascar with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Madagascar.

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
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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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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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Do you need a visa for Madagascar?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Madagascar.

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