🇲🇬 Madagascar visa requirements for Rwandan citizens
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Madagascar — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Rwanda passport holders
Rwandan travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Madagascar. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Madagascar also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Madagascar immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Rwandan passport ranks #137 worldwide, opening 64 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (28 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Madagascar is one of them.
In the other direction, Malagasy citizens traveling to Rwanda face a different rule: visa-free · 30 days.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 12 of 15 destinations are open to Rwandan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Madagascar
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (Ar)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
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Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Rwandan citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Madagascar — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Madagascar?
The currency in Madagascar is the Malagasy ariary (Ar). The capital city is Antananarivo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Rwandan citizens traveling to Madagascar. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Madagascar embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Rwandan passport holders
Going the other way? Rwanda visa requirements for Malagasy citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.