Tanzania to Madagascar visa requirements
Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Madagascar visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa before travel.
Last verified: 2026-03-11
At a glance
What Tanzania travellers need to know
If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Madagascar for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Madagascar visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa before travel.
Typical stay guidance: VOA or eVisa typically permits up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.
Confirm current VOA/eVisa policy with Madagascar authorities.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Tanzania to Madagascar.
Entry requirements
- Madagascar offers visa on arrival for Tanzanian citizens at airports and designated ports.
- Alternatively apply online for eVisa before travel; processing typically 72 hours.
- Required: valid passport (6+ months), return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation.
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic area.
Stay
VOA or eVisa typically permits up to 90 days.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.
Confirm current VOA/eVisa policy with Madagascar authorities.
How to prepare (Tanzania → Madagascar)
- 1
Confirm Tanzania passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Madagascar.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Madagascar
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Return or onward ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Tanzania travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Madagascar. Tanzanian passport holders can obtain a Madagascar visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa before travel.
How long can I stay in Madagascar on a Tanzania passport?
VOA or eVisa typically permits up to 90 days.
What documents should Tanzania travellers carry to Madagascar?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.
Where can I verify Madagascar entry rules officially?
Start with: Embassy of Madagascar (Washington) — Visa and Travel; UK Government travel advice — Madagascar entry requirements. Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Embassy of Madagascar (Washington) — Visa and Travel
- UK Government travel advice — Madagascar entry requirements
Important
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.