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South Africa passport to Madagascar

South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, usually for 90 days.

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

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Key facts

  • Madagascar lets 196 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
  • South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Madagascar passports also enter South Africa without a prior visa.

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Open to South Africa passports near Madagascar

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

Direct flights

South AfricaSouth AfricaMadagascarMadagascar
Typical duration
3.1 hours
From
JNB
To
TNR

Airlines Air Madagascar, South African Airways

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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.

South Africa

Country profile

Capital

Pretoria

Population

63.1 million

Area

1,219,912 km²

Currency

South African rand ZAR

Languages

English, Zulu, Afrikaans

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

2.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

4.1%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Black African80.9%
  • Colored8.8%
  • White7.8%
  • Indian/Asian2.6%

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

South Africa · On arrival

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FAQ

Does a South Africa 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 South Africa?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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