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Madagascar : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • Visits up to 15 days are visa-free but carry a EUR 10 administration fee. For longer tourism stays, 30- or 60-day single-entry visas are available on arrival.
  • Cash-based economy; cards work at selected major hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are limited and currency reconversion can be difficult.

Entrée et visas

British citizen passport: Visits up to 15 days are visa-free but carry a EUR 10 administration fee. For longer tourism stays, 30- or 60-day single-entry visas are available on arrival. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Cash-based economy; cards work at selected major hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are limited and currency reconversion can be difficult.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Photographing military and government installations.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Carry your original passport; police may not accept certified copies.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Tenue: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

The cyclone season is November–April; coast, highlands and the arid south have different conditions.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.
  • février: Feb: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.
  • mars: Mar: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.
  • avril: Apr: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.
  • mai: May: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • juin: Jun: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • juillet: Jul: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • août: Aug: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • septembre: Sep: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • octobre: Oct: outside usual cyclone season; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.
  • décembre: Dec: cyclone-season window; monitor warnings.

Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circulation: à droite

Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.