Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · MadagascarPassport Atlas
Laos passport to Madagascar
Laos 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
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Madagascar lets 196 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Laos is one of them.
- Laos passports get “On arrival” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Madagascar passports also enter Laos without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Madagascar
Open to Laos 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
LaosMadagascar- Typical duration
- 11.5 hours
- From
- VTE · LPQ · PKZ
- To
- TNR · MJN · NOS
Usual hubs
Thailand · 11.6 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.
Laos
Country profile
Capital
Vientiane
Population
7.6 million
Area
236,800 km²
Currency
Lao kip LAK
Languages
Lao
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
51,446 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Lao53.2%
- other11.6%
- Khmou11%
- Hmong9.2%
- Phouthay3.4%
- Tai3.1%
- Other8.5%
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
Laos · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Laos 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 Laos?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.