Malagasy Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Malagasy passport holders can visit 26 countries visa-free, plus 68 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Malagasy passport is ranked #155 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Malagasy passport is a travel document issued to citizens of Madagascar. Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, with a population of approximately 27 million people.

Madagascar passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 26 countries. In addition, they can obtain e-visas for 56 countries and visas on arrival for 12 countries. In the remaining 98 countries, Madagascar passport holders are required to obtain a visa prior to travel.

The Malagasy passport follows international standards and contains personal information about the bearer. It is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. The government of Madagascar continues to work towards increasing the number of visa-free destinations for its citizens.

Some destinations that require a visa for Malagasy passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Malagasy passport holders are Tanzania, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya and Uganda.

Visa free countries

So, where can Malagasys travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Madagascar citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇰🇪 Kenya (90 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (30 days)
🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
🇹🇿 Tanzania (90 days)
🇺🇬 Uganda (3 months)
🇿🇲 Zambia (90 days)
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (3 months)

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (3 months)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇭🇳 Honduras (3 months)
🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)

Asia

🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (14 days / 60 days)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Malagasy passport holders visit without a visa?

Malagasy passport holders can visit 26 countries visa-free, plus 68 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Malagasy passport holders?

Malagasy passport holders can travel visa-free to Tanzania, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and 18 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Madagascar citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Madagascar, 26 are visa-free, 56 can be visited with an e-visa and 12 with a visa on arrival, while 98 require a visa, as of October 2026.