Somalia
Madagascar
Madagascar visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Madagascar issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Somalia
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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.
For a trip from Somalia to Madagascar, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Somali citizens can stay in Madagascar
Somali citizens may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.
How Somali citizens apply
Somali 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 Somalia
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Madagascar?
Somali citizens can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; Somali 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.