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Destination

Madagascar

Africa · Antananarivo

Entry details

Visa on arrival · up to 90 days

✓ Verified September 2, 2026 · Madagascar — official eVisa ↗

Виза по прилёту, до 90 дней.

  • Source's ruleVisa on arrival
  • Passport validity6 months

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Cyclone season
Air⌀ 18 °C
20
20
20
19
17
15
14
15
16
19
21
21
Sea⌀ 27 °C
29
29
29
29
27
26
25
25
25
26
27
28
Rainfall⌀ 105 mm
388
237
206
73
11
19
6
11
5
37
87
175
Wind⌀ 5 м/с
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
13
13
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
13
13
13
Tourism: 486K international tourists a yearlow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • All Saints' Day

    November 1, 2026

    Sun · in 33d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Easter Monday

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • Martyrs' Day

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

  • Labour Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Ascension Day

    May 6, 2027

    Thu · in 219d

  • Whit Monday

    May 17, 2027

    Mon · in 230d

UNESCO sites

3

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Andrefana Dry Forests
    1990Natural
    Andrefana Dry Forests

    Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located near the western coast of Madagascar in Melaky Region. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 due to the unique geography, preserved mangrove forests, and wild bird and lemur populations.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
    2001Cultural
    Royal Hill of Ambohimanga©

    Ambohimanga is a hill and traditional fortified royal settlement (rova) in Madagascar, located approximately 24 kilometers (15 mi) northeast of the capital city of Antananarivo. It is situated in the commune of Ambohimanga Rova.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Rainforests of the Atsinanana
    2007Natural
    Rainforests of the Atsinanana

    The Rainforests of the Atsinanana is a World Heritage Site that was inscribed in 2007 and consists of 13 specific areas in six national parks in the eastern part of Madagascar:Marojejy National Park Masoala National Park Zahamena National Park Ranomafana National Park Andringitra National Park Andohahela National Park

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

International Driving Permit (IDP) needed

You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevercert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 22%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited19%
Mobile datamoderate$1.1/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
−7%cheaper than home
Food
Healthy dietAr 5,382/day≈ ₸541/day
RiceAr 2,639/kg≈ ₸279/kg−44%
PotatoesAr 1,420/kg≈ ₸151/kg−41%
MaizeAr 1,772/kg≈ ₸186/kg
CassavaAr 1,140/kg≈ ₸120/kg
Fuel
GasolineAr 5,300/L≈ ₸532/L+70%
DieselAr 4,860/L≈ ₸488/L

Frequently asked questions

Madagascar: do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa?

No advance visa: Kazakhstan citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 90 days. Verified: September 2, 2026.

How long can you stay?

Up to 90 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 6 months. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Kazakhstan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+7 7172 72-01-11MFA duty diplomat — weekdays after 19:00, weekends and holidays 24/7

Office hours (Mon–Fri) — Consular Service Department: +7 7172 72-05-00 (Middle East, Asia & Africa)

Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Antananarivo
Continent
Africa
Population
26,262,368
Area
587,040 km²
Currency
Ariary · MGA
▲ 16.0%1 KZT = 9.995 MGA
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
18:01UTC+3

−2h vs. your time

Sockets
CDEJK

127 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+261
Languages
French, Malagasy