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Policy · MadagascarPassport Atlas
Switzerland passport to Madagascar
Switzerland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Madagascar lets 196 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Switzerland is one of them.
- Switzerland passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Madagascar passports get “Visa required” in Switzerland.
Nearby passports travelling to Madagascar
Open to Switzerland passports near Madagascar
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
SwitzerlandMadagascar- Typical duration
- 12.8 hours
- From
- ZRH · GVA · BRN
- To
- TNR · MJN · NOS
Usual hubs
France · 13.9 hours
Thailand · 21.9 hours
South Africa · 15.5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Madagascar
Country profile
Capital
Antananarivo
Population
31.7 million
Area
587,040 km²
Currency
Malagasy ariary MGA
Languages
French, Malagasy
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
38,625 · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups
Malayo-Indonesian, Cotiers, French, Indian, Creole, Comoran
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type J
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+261
Airports
TNR · MJN · NOS · DIE
Highlights
- Avenue of the Baobabs
- Andasibe
- Ifaty
Switzerland · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Switzerland passport need a visa for Madagascar?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Madagascar typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Madagascar mission.
What about a Madagascar passport entering Switzerland?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.