Do Somali citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
You can get a visa on arrival. Somali citizens can obtain a visa at the border or airport when entering Madagascar.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Check which airports and land borders issue visas on arrival.
- Carry the fee in an accepted currency (often US dollars) and passport photos.
- Have your return ticket and accommodation details printed.
- Some countries offer the same visa online in advance — this can save queueing at the border.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Visa fee in cash (check accepted currencies)
- •Two passport photos
- •Printed hotel booking
Madagascar missions in Somalia
No Madagascar embassy is listed in Somalia. Applications may go through a neighbouring country’s embassy or an online portal — see the official sources.
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Madagascar
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Madagascar, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Somalia passport holders
United KingdomVisa required
United StatesVisa required
CanadaEntry restricted
AustraliaEntry restricted
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
SpainVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
United Arab Emiratese-Visa
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
Other passports travelling to Madagascar
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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