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Visa-Free Travel Guide

Where a Madagascar Passport Can Go Visa-Free

A Malagasy passport gives genuine visa-free access to a wide stretch of Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama), plus Singapore, Malaysia, Ecuador and Suriname. Here is exactly what is real outside Africa and what to prepare before you travel.

Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.

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Caribbean

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Barbados

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
  • A return or onward ticket.
  • Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
🇩🇲

Dominica

Up to 21 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • A valid return ticket confirming you'll leave within the 21-day window.
  • Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
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Haiti

Up to 3 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
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Saint Lucia

Up to 6 weeks

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for your full stay.
  • Complete the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form at travelslu.govt.lc before boarding.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
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Antigua and Barbuda

Up to 1 month

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Proof of onward or return travel.
  • Standard processing takes around 5 working days.
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Bahamas

Up to 90 days (single-entry)

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.
  • Passport valid for more than 6 months from your travel date.
  • Three "hard" documents are required as uploads: a medical certificate, your round-trip flight ticket, and proof of accommodation.
  • Processing takes 7–10 business days — apply at least two weeks ahead of travel.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Up to 90 days

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.
  • Pay the eTA service charge of US$17 per person.
  • Passport valid for your intended stay and a confirmed return or onward ticket.
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Cuba

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
  • Passport valid for the length of your stay and a recent digital photo.
  • Pay online by card; processing typically takes around 72 business hours.
  • The e-Visa is single-entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days after arrival.

Americas

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Suriname

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
  • Pay the mandatory online Entry Fee ($50, or $8 extra for the VFS service charge) at suriname.vfsevisa.com before you fly — this is a tourist entry fee, not a visa, but you cannot board without it.
  • Return or onward ticket.

Suriname reinstated visa requirements for 21 specific nationalities in 2023 — Madagascar is not on that list, so this stays a straightforward paid entry-fee registration rather than a full visa application.

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Colombia

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
  • Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
  • Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
  • Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
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Ecuador

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
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Panama

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of at least $500 in funds.
  • A hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.
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Guatemala

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • Your 90 days is shared across the whole CA-4 zone (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) — time spent in one counts against your total in all four, so track your days if you cross borders within the region.
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El Salvador

Up to 90 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Your 90 days is shared across the whole CA-4 zone (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua) — time spent in one counts against your total in all four.
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Honduras

Up to 3 months

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • Your stay is shared across the whole CA-4 zone (Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua) — time spent in one counts against your total in all four.

Europe

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Albania

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.
  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date.
  • A confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter, plus a round-trip flight ticket.
  • Bank statements from the last 12 months showing at least €50/day of your stay.

Asia

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Singapore

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or departure travel.
  • Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
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Malaysia

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or return travel.
  • Complete Malaysia's free online Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before you arrive.
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Philippines

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
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Bangladesh

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • Proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • No advance form or online registration exists — go straight to the immigration counter on arrival.
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Maldives

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
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Timor-Leste

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
  • Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
  • Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.

Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.

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Cambodia

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
  • Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
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Indonesia

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official evisa.imigrasi.go.id portal, run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration — many look-alike sites charge extra and are not government-endorsed.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Fee is IDR 500,000 (around $32); the Visitor Visa is single-entry for a stay of up to 30 days.
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Mongolia

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at the official evisa.mn portal only — avoid unofficial look-alike sites that charge extra.
  • Passport valid for at least 180 days from your application date.
  • A white-background passport photo, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
  • Fee is $53; processing takes about 3 business days.
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India

Up to 30 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
  • Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
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Vietnam

Up to 90 days

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
  • A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
  • Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.

Middle East

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Qatar

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
  • A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
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Bahrain

Up to Set per approval

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket.
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United Arab Emirates

Up to 1 month

e-Visa (apply online, no embassy visit)

What you still need before you travel:

  • Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
  • A recent passport photo, return ticket and proof of accommodation.
  • The eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue and permits a single stay of up to 30 days.

Oceania

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Micronesia

Up to 30 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
  • Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
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Samoa

Up to 60 days

Visa-Free

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
  • No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.

Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days — this is a genuine universal exemption, not one limited to certain passports.

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Palau

Up to 30 days

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
  • Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
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Tuvalu

Up to 1 month

Visa on Arrival

What you still need before you travel:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
  • Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
  • No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).

No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.

Visa-free is for visiting, not working

If you want to move abroad for work, study or family, check our full Visa Guide for real application steps — free, no agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers on whether a Madagascar passport needs a visa for each destination above.

Is Barbados visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.

Is Dominica visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 21 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Haiti visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Saint Lucia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia for up to 6 weeks, without applying in advance. Passport valid for your full stay.

Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Antigua and Barbuda, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.

Is Bahamas visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahamas, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days (single-entry). Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

No traditional visa is required, but Malagasy passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 90 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.

Is Cuba visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.

Is Suriname visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Suriname visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.

Is Colombia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.

Is Ecuador visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Panama visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date.

Is Guatemala visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Guatemala visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is El Salvador visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter El Salvador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Honduras visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Honduras visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Albania visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.

Is Singapore visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Malaysia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Philippines visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Bangladesh visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

Is Maldives visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.

Is Cambodia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.

Is Indonesia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Indonesia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official evisa.imigrasi.go.id portal, run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration — many look-alike sites charge extra and are not government-endorsed.

Is Mongolia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Mongolia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official evisa.mn portal only — avoid unofficial look-alike sites that charge extra.

Is India visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in — the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) covers most travellers.

Is Vietnam visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.

Is Qatar visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.

Is Bahrain visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.

Is United Arab Emirates visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders need an e-Visa for United Arab Emirates, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.

Is Micronesia visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.

Is Samoa visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Yes — Malagasy passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Palau visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Is Tuvalu visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Not visa-free, but close: Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.