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Madagascar passport to Congo

Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Congo, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Congo lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Madagascar is not one of them.
  • Madagascar passports get “Visa required” at 94 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Congo passports get “On arrival” in Madagascar.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Connection likely

MadagascarMadagascarCongoCongo
Typical duration
7.4 hours
From
TNR · MJN · NOS
To
BZV · PNR · OLL

Usual hubs

  • FranceFrance · 20.6 hours
  • South AfricaSouth Africa · 8.7 hours
  • KenyaKenya · 8.4 hours
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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.

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.

Congo

Country profile

Capital

Brazzaville

Population

6.1 million

Area

342,000 km²

Currency

Congolese franc CDF

Languages

French, Kikongo, Lingala

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

385,589 · 2024

Migrant share

6.1%

Ethnic groups · 2014

  • Kongo40.5%
  • Teke16.9%
  • Mbochi13.1%
  • foreigner8.2%
  • Sangha5.6%
  • Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
  • Other11.3%

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

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+242

Airports

BZV · PNR · OLL · FTX

Highlights

  • Odzala-Kokoua
  • Basilica of Sainte-Anne

Madagascar · Visa required

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FAQ

Does a Madagascar passport need a visa for Congo?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Congo immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Congo mission.

What about a Congo passport entering Madagascar?

The reverse result is “On arrival”.

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