Madagascar
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Rwandan citizens travelling to Madagascar
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Travel advice for Rwanda
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Madagascar to Rwanda, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Rwanda
Malagasy citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
Rwanda’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Tanzania and Uganda admit Malagasy citizens visa-free.
Rwandan citizens travelling to Madagascar
Rwandan citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Malagasy citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Rwanda?
Malagasy citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Rwandan citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?
Yes, Malagasy citizens can enter Rwanda without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.