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Madagascar visa for Mauritian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Mauritian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers 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

All visa types for Madagascar

Malagasy citizens travelling to Mauritius

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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.

Mauritian citizens planning a trip to Madagascar can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Mauritian citizens can stay in Madagascar

Mauritian citizens may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.

How Mauritian citizens apply

Mauritian 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 Mauritius

Malagasy citizens receive their visa for Mauritius at the border; it covers up to 60 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritius and Madagascar.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Mauritian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

How long can Mauritian citizens stay in Madagascar?

Mauritian citizens can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Malagasy citizens receive their visa for Mauritius at the border; it covers up to 60 days.

Can Mauritian citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?

No; Mauritian 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.