Visa Information
Visa on Arrival for all nationalities. 30 or 60 day options.
Pay at immigration on arrival. Bring passport photos.
15–30 minutes on arrival.
30 days: $37 USD. 60 days: $45 USD.
- Bring USD or EUR cash for visa fee.
- Passport photos required.
- Domestic flights are the fastest way to get around.
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Safety & Health
Tourist areas are generally safe with guides. Petty crime in Antananarivo — avoid walking at night. National parks require local guides. Infrastructure is limited.
- Unofficial guides at parks and cities.
- Taxi overcharging.
- Market vendor inflation for tourists.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
- Drink bottled water.
- Very limited medical facilities outside capital.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
- Rabies recommended.
- Routine vaccines up to date.
Road infrastructure is poor — travel times are long. Cyclone season December–March. Limited medical and emergency services.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit Avenue of the Baobabs — one of Africa's most iconic sights.
- See lemurs in their natural habitat — they exist only in Madagascar.
- Explore Nosy Be island for beaches and snorkeling.
- Don't touch or feed lemurs — observe from distance.
- Don't violate 'fady' (local taboos) — ask your guide about local customs.
- Don't expect Western-level infrastructure.
Tip park guides MGA 10,000–20,000. Restaurant: 10%. Drivers and porters appreciate tips.
Casual and practical. Modest in villages. Layers for highland areas.
Christian majority with traditional ancestor-worship beliefs. 'Fady' (taboos) vary by region — always ask locally.
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