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Government advisories for Madagascar
US State Department
US L2 · Increased cautionExercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution to Madagascar due to crime , unrest , and health . Some areas have increased risk. Crime Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, occurs throughout Madagascar, particularly after dark, in remote areas, and along major national roads in the south and western areas of the country. Petty crime…
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Dec 5, 2025
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: Updated information about Ebola including entry requirements and health screening (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Nov 11, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 2 · High degree of cautionExercise a high degree of caution
Latest change: Health – editorial change
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 9, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Crime: Robberies and thefts are commonplace throughout Madagascar. Foreigners are targets for pickpockets and muggers.
- Protecting yourself and your belongings: To reduce the risk of street crime: do not walk alone in city centres or poorly lit urban areas after dark use pre-booked taxis or hotel transport be alert even in nature reserves, national parks and beaches be wary of people approaching you in an over-friendly manner be on the alert for criminals acting in pairs do…
- Vehicle crime: There are frequent armed robberies on main roads, particularly at night and outside major towns. Where possible, drive in a convoy . Either use a recognised tour operator or ask your hotel to arrange transport. Always keep car doors locked and windows closed, particularly in Antananarivo. See regional risks to find…
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 11, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: Same-sex sexual activity is legal among persons of at least 21 years old. However public attitudes are less tolerant than in the UK and showing affection in public may receive negative attention.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 11, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Travelling with children (UK FCDO): A child aged 17 or under, travelling without one or either parent must carry written authorisation from the absent parent or parents when leaving Madagascar.
UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Madagascar
- Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Madagascar. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
- Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Madagascar take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
- Yellow Fever (children): Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥9 months old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.
CDC health page for Madagascar · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 16, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · yellowYellow: be alert, safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Madagaskar is geel. U kunt erheen reizen. Maar let op: er zijn bijzondere veiligheidsrisico's.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Oct 28, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 2Exercise increased caution
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 11 December 2025
Japan Foreign Ministry
JP L1 · Exercise cautionHighest level: Exercise caution
Level 1 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.
マダガスカルの危険情報【危険レベル継続】（内容の更新）
Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Nov 25, 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Madagascar
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can visit Madagascar for up to 15 days without a visa. You must pay a 10-euro administration fee on arrival and be ready to show your onward or return tickets.
- Passport: To enter Madagascar, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least 2 blank pages.
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Madagascar’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Madagascar set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Embassy of Madagascar in London.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Madagascar, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least 2 blank pages.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can visit Madagascar for up to 15 days without a visa. You must pay a 10-euro administration fee on arrival and be ready to show your onward or return tickets.
Applying for a visa
If you want to stay longer than 15 days, you can buy a 30- or 60-day single-entry tourist visa on arrival at the airport with US dollars, euros or Malagasy ariary.
You can also apply in advance to the Embassy of Madagascar in London for a tourist or immigrant visa.
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
You can extend either of these visas to a maximum total stay of 90 days while you are in Madagascar. If you overstay, you may be detained or deported.
Travelling with children
A child aged 17 or under, travelling without one or either parent must carry written authorisation from the absent parent or parents when leaving Madagascar.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Madagascar, you must have a certificates to prove you’ve had:
- a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk
- a polio vaccine in some circumstances
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Madagascar guide.
Health screening
Cholera
If you are entering Madagascar from a Cholera-affected country, you may be asked by airport authorities to take an anti-cholera drug (Doxcyline). Anyone who is unable to take Doxcyline should be offered an alternative medication by the health authorities.
Alternative medication will be provided to those that:
- are pregnant
- are under 8 years old
- have a pre existing medical condition
You are likely to be asked to leave contact details with the health authorities and they may follow up with you after 3-5 days.
Ebola
Madagascar has introduced additional health measures in response to the Ebola outbreak.
If you have been in or transited through Kenya or Nigeria in the last 21 days, you must complete and sign a health undertaking and will be subject to regular telephone health monitoring after arrival.
If you have been in or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 21 days, you may not be allowed to enter Madagascar. You must declare your recent travel history and may be subject to health screening on arrival.
You can enter Madagascar after travelling from or transiting through the Democratic Republic of Congo if you are:
- a Malagasy national
- a foreign resident
- a holder of a valid work or student visa
- a diplomat
- a member of staff of an international organisation or non-governmental organisation
If this applies to you, you must complete 21 days of quarantine and health monitoring at an approved location. You must pay for your accommodation, food and transport.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Madagascar. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking food into and out of Madagascar
Do not take in any food, including fruit, as this is illegal.
When leaving Madagascar you may, after declaring and showing receipts, take out:
- up to 2kg of vanilla
- up to 1kg of pepper or cloves
You may only export other plant and animal products if you get permission.
Taking money into Madagascar
You can take up to 400,000 Malagasy ariary into Madagascar.
Declare foreign cash or travellers cheques if the value is 7,500 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Nov 11, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: required for stays longer than 15 days up to 90 days
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you enter Madagascar and must contain at least 2 empty pages.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: required for stays longer than 15 days up to 90 days
Business visa: required for stays up to 90 days
Student visa: required
You can obtain a 30- or 60-day tourist visa upon arrival at the Antananarivo airport. Airport visa processing times can be lengthy, and you must present:
- your passport with at least two blank pages
- a return ticket
- payment in cash, in USD, euro or Malagasy ariary
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 9, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Madagascar).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Essentials for travelers
Police 117 Ambulance 124 Fire 118
- Plugs: type C, E
- Power: 220 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: not recommended
- Calling code: +261
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: medium. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Madagasikara Malagasy · Madagascar French
Essential phrases in French
| Hello | Bonjour | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Merci | |
| Help! | Au secours ! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Où est l'hôpital ? | |
| I need the police | J'ai besoin de la police | |
| I need a doctor | J'ai besoin d'un médecin | |
| How much is it? | C'est combien ? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Où sont les toilettes ? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Madagascar
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 22.1 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.17 | 2022 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 0.32 | 2014 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk | 255.45 | 2024 | New malaria cases in a year for every 1,000 people living in areas where malaria is present. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 3.83 (107 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 46 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 29.2 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
2SLGBTQI+ persons
Madagascar’s law doesn’t prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. However, homosexuality is not socially tolerated.
2SLGBTQI+ persons should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Madagascar.
Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
Dress and behaviour
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
- dress conservatively, including on some beaches
- avoid kissing in public
- behave discreetly
- respect religious and social traditions
- seek advice from locals on customs and traditions, as they can vary from one area to another
- seek permission from locals before photographing them
Photography
Photography of military and government installations is prohibited.
Camouflage clothing
It is an offence for civilians to wear camouflage or other military-style clothing. Wearing military-style clothing can lead to detention and fines.
Identification
You must carry your passport with you at all times. If you are stopped by police, they will not accept certified copies.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Madagascar. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 13, 2026 10:58 EDT; data file generated 2026-11-10). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 3 (orange) 第三級：橙色避免前往 - 馬達加斯加 - Madagascar
Chinese label 橙色避免前往 (literally: orange, avoid going) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Emergency numbers in Madagascar
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 117 |
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 124 |
| Fire (fire department) | 118 |
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Madagascar on the UK visa national list?
The UK government lists Madagascar among the nationalities that need a visa to visit the UK.
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Madagascar on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Madagascar is not on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program.
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Madagascar
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Madagascar, it shows:
- 91 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
More governments' travel advice for Madagascar
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise a high degree of caution
“Exercise a high degree of caution for Madagascar due to the threat of civil unrest, crime and the risk of natural disasters.”
Smartraveller page last changed Aug 25, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
Read the official Australian advice
Live feed Source: Smartraveller (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence; terms on the Smartraveller copyright page). Attribution: “Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au”. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the Australian Government. Checked .
Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“In september 2025 vonden er in Antananarivo en verschillende andere steden van het land demonstraties en gewelddadige confrontaties plaats. In oktober 2025 nam een legereenheid de macht over en legde een nieuwe president de eed af.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Sep 28, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
FR · vigilance renforcée
“L’ensemble du territoire est en vigilance renforcée (en jaune).”
Level word, literal translation by Voyaggora: reinforced vigilance.
Alerts France lists for this country (titles as published, in French):
- Situation sécuritaire · en ligne le Mar 3, 2026; mis à jour le Aug 27, 2026
Sécurité: mise à jour le Nov 8, 2026; zones: actualisation le Mar 10, 2026; alerts page: mise à jour le Nov 5, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Alerts page · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
Each government’s own words and date, shown side by side. Voyaggora does not compare or rank them.
Official weather warnings
- METEO strong wind ·
Strong winds is affecting the southern coast of Madagascar, with wind speeds reaching up to 55 km/h. WMO warnings page
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Alert Hub · checked · shown in the service's own words
Embassy alerts
- Health
マダガスカルにおけるエボラ出血熱水際対策改定（ケニア・ナイジェリア変更）（11/5） Original · Translate to English - Health
マダガスカルにおけるエボラ出血熱水際対策強化（ケニア・ナイジェリア追加）（10/28） Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 19:33 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
Weather, sea and nature
- UV index forecast, Antananarivo: peak 13.2 (extreme) around 08:00 UTC (Fri) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-13 01:19 UTC. Checked .
- Official forecast, Antananarivo (5 days): 11-13: Cloudy, 17 to 29 °C; 11-14: Thunderstorms, 17 to 28 °C; 11-15: Thundershowers, 17 to 28 °C; 11-16: Fair, 16 to 28 °C; 11-17: Rain, 16 to 27 °C. Issued 2026-11-12 13:12:00 local time by Direction Générale de la Météorologie. Source: WMO World Weather Information Service, forecast supplied by the national weather service. Checked .
Events, holidays and sport
- Next public holidays: Republic Day (Fri 11 Dec); Christmas Day (Fri 25 Dec); New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan) · Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise. Computed with the open-source python-holidays library (MIT); check the official calendar.
Other live notices
- Daylight today in Antananarivo (capital): sunrise 05:05, sunset 18:03 (12 h 58 min of daylight, local time Indian/Antananarivo); moon: waxing crescent, about 11% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Antananarivo (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 05:05 to 05:35 and 17:33 to 18:03; blue hour after sunset 18:03 to 18:35; daylight is growing by 1 minute a day. No clock change is scheduled in the next 14 months. Local time in Antananarivo: UTC+3. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursMadagascar
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Antananarivo (model forecast, not an official forecast): 16.8 to 28.7°C, 16.6 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h, cloud 89%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Madagascar in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 1.0 m, up to 2.0 m on the most exposed stretch; swell 0.6 m at 9 s. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Antananarivo, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 8 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 12 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Madagascar are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesMadagascar
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport weather right now
| Airport | Temperature | Wind | Visibility | Conditions | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo/Ivato FMMI | 21°C / 70°F | 5 kt from 150° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Mahajanga FMNM | 28°C / 82°F | 4 kt from 100° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather | |
| Tôlanaro Arpt FMSD | 26°C / 79°F | 10 kt from 100° | 6+ mi | Clear flying weather |
Live feed Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 4570 MGA · 1 euro ≈ 5075 MGA
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 12, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Madagascar
- Weather service: Direction Générale de la Météorologie (in French)
- Weather warnings: Vigilance (in French)
- Disaster and civil protection: BNGRC (in French)
- Health ministry: Ministère de la Santé Publique (in French)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora destination guides
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Madagascar?
- Is it safe to travel to Madagascar right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC. The US State Department rates Madagascar Level 2 of 4, "Increased caution". Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Madagascar. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Madagascar right now?
- As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Madagascar: official weather warnings, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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