South Africa passport → Madagascar

Do South African citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival90 days

South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Madagascar at a glance

Capital: Antananarivo
Currency: Malagasy ariary (MGA)
Languages: French, Malagasy
Calling code: +261
Region: Eastern Africa

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Madagascar for other passports

South AfricaVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival60 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for South African passport holders

KenyaVisa-free90 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
MozambiqueVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can South African citizens stay in Madagascar?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.