Access
Visa required
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Madagascar passport to Vatican City
Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Vatican City, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Vatican City lets 93 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, Vatican City passports get “On arrival” in Madagascar.
Nearby passports travelling to Vatican City
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
MadagascarVatican City- Typical duration
- 9.8 hours
- From
- TNR · MJN · NOS
- To
- FCO
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.
Vatican City
Country profile
Capital
Vatican City
Population
882
Area
0.44 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian, Latin
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Ethnic groups · 2017
Italian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world
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
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+379
Gateway airport
FCO
Highlights
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
Madagascar · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Madagascar passport need a visa for Vatican City?
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 Vatican City immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vatican City typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Vatican City mission.
What about a Vatican City passport entering Madagascar?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.