Madagascar entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Smartraveller): No country-specific rule: general advice only
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Madagascar travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 25 August 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
Whether Australians need a visa for Madagascar and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Australians need a visa for Madagascar?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an eVisa, electronic travel authority, arrival card, online form or registration, visa on arrival, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas and border measures”:
Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.
Visas
You need a visa to enter Madagascar. If you’re a tourist, you can apply for a visa for up to 60 days on arrival at the airport. You’ll need to show evidence of onward or return travel. Visitor visas are for single-entry only.
For trips shorter than 15 days there’s no visa fee, however you’ll need to pay a 10 euro administration fee for border control formalities. There are fees for 30 or 60 day visas. These can be paid in euros, US dollars or Malagasy ariary.
You can apply for an extension of up to 90 days but this needs to be done through the immigration service.
Make sure your passport is stamped when passing through immigration. Take care not to overstay your visa otherwise you may be detained or deported.
Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the Consulate-General of Madagascar or nearest embassy for the latest details.
Border measures
Ebola
The Government of Madagascar has imposed border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in parts of Africa.
All travellers entering Madagascar must complete the Health Declaration Form and undergo an enhanced health screening check on arrival. You will need to declare if you've travelled to or transited any country affected by Ebola within the previous 21 days.
The Health Declaration Form is not yet available digitally and will be provided by airlines, shipping companies or on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar has temporarily suspended entry for foreign nationals who have stayed in or transited through an Ebola-affected country within the previous 21 days, subject to the prevailing epidemiological situation.
Madagascar has temporarily suspended travel from Madagascar to countries affected by Ebola.
Travellers displaying symptoms consistent with Ebola may be referred to health authorities and managed in accordance with national protocols.
Yellow fever
If you arrive from a country where yellow fever is widespread, you’ll need to provide proof of vaccination to enter Madagascar.
Find out about returning to Australia after exposure to yellow fever.
More information:
- Countries with a risk of yellow fever
Also in the official “Travel” section:
Other formalities
Travelling with children
Children under 21 travelling alone or with only one parent may need to show proof both parents have approved the travel. Carry a letter authorising the travel that is signed by both parents and legalised.
More information:
- Advice for people travelling with children
Customs regulations
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Madagascar. This includes food, precious woods, stones, metals, jewellery and cash.
You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty on arrival.
Foreign currency
If you travel to Madagascar with foreign currency that you intend to take out of the country, you must declare this to customs on arrival. You can't leave Madagascar with more than 10,000 euros. For amounts over 1,000 euros, you’ll need to show bank receipts.
More information:
- Customs Department (French)
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Madagascar travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 25 August 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
How long must my Australian passport be valid for Madagascar?
In its “Travel” section, Smartraveller gives no passport validity period specific to Madagascar.
The official “Passport” text below is Smartraveller's general advice, the same on every destination page. Check the rule with the embassy of the country and with your airline before you travel.
Official text, “Passport”:
Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.
If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.
The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.
The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”, “Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Madagascar travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 25 August 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Madagascar (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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