Cape Verde
Madagascar
Madagascar visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malagasy citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for Madagascar
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Cape Verde to Madagascar, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Madagascar (updated 9 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Madagascar (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Madagascar
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean citizens receive the visa for Madagascar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malagasy citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues Malagasy citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Madagascar.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Cape Verdean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Madagascar?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues Malagasy citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.