Madagascar visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Malagasy Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of India who intending to visit Madagascar must first apply for an e-Visa.
  • You are to fill out your application form for the e-Visa online and you must get your confirmation and other documents ready for requirements.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Madagascar consulate in the applicants home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Madagascar the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • The validity of this visa is for a maximum stay of 90days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveler must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Indians intending to visit Madagascar are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • The currency used in Madagascar is Malagasy Ariary and the currency code is MGA, while the symbol is Ar.
  • Christianity like Protestant and Catholic are the main religion practiced in Madagascar and Animist beliefs is the ancient beliefs which is mixed with Christianity. 
  • Time zone in Madagascar is (GMT+3) share with the East Africa Time.
  • 11 hours, 35 minutes is the time taken to travel from India to Madagascar by flight.
  • Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, and the city was formerly known as Tananarive before it changed to its current name in 1972 after twelve(12) years it gained its independence from France.
  • Malagasy and French are the two official languages spoken in Madagascar.
  • Cuisines like Mofo Gasy, Lasary, Romazava, Foza sy hena-kisoa are the major delicacies in Madagascar.
  • Climate in Madagascar is subtropical, with a hot and rainy season between November and March ending, and the dry-cool season that occurs in May to October.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country colonized Madagascar and what year did it gain its independence?

Madagascar( also known as Malagasy) was a former colony of France and it gained its independence in 1960. 

What is the official language spoken in Madagascar?

French and Malagasy are the two official languages spoken in Madagascar.

What is the capital city of Madagascar?

Antananarivo, formerly called Tananarive, is the capital city and the economic hub of Madagascar.

Where is Madagascar located in Africa?

Madagascar is situated in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern African Coast. Being located on the outskirts of the African continent, the country is still regarded as part of Africa.