Madagascar to Tanzania visa requirements
Malagasy citizens can enter Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Madagascar travellers need to know
If you hold a Madagascar passport and plan to visit Tanzania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.
Malagasy citizens can enter Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Plan your trip around a stay of about 90 days, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in Tanzania, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Ensure your passport has at least six months validity.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Madagascar to Tanzania.
Entry requirements
- Tanzania offers visa-free entry to citizens of SADC member states, including Madagascar.
- A valid passport and proof of onward/return travel are required.
Ensure your passport has at least six months validity.
How to prepare (Madagascar → Tanzania)
- 1
Confirm Tanzania still lists Madagascar as visa-free for your travel dates.
- 2
Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.
- 3
Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.
- 4
Carry proof of funds for your stay in Tanzania.
- 5
Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.
Documents checklist
- Valid Madagascar passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Tanzania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Madagascar travellers need visa-free for tourism to Tanzania. Malagasy citizens can enter Tanzania visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Tanzania on a Madagascar passport?
Guidance commonly allows stays up to 90 days for tourism, subject to the stamp, visa, or authorisation you receive.
What documents should Madagascar travellers carry to Tanzania?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Tanzania entry rules officially?
Start with: Tanzania Immigration Department - Visa Information. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.