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Mauritania passport to Madagascar
Mauritania 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
eVisa
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Key facts
- Madagascar lets 196 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Mauritania is one of them.
- Mauritania passports get “On arrival” at 25 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Madagascar passports get “eVisa” in Mauritania.
Nearby passports travelling to Madagascar
Open to Mauritania 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
MauritaniaMadagascar- Typical duration
- 12.5 hours
- From
- NKC · NDB · OUZ
- To
- TNR · MJN · NOS
Usual hubs
France · 17.9 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.
Mauritania
Country profile
Capital
Nouakchott
Population
4.9 million
Area
1,030,700 km²
Currency
Mauritanian ouguiya MRU
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
195,937 · 2024
Migrant share
3.8%
Ethnic groups
- Black Moors40%
- White Moors30%
- Sub-Saharan Mauritanians30%
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
Mauritania · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Mauritania 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 Mauritania?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.