BarbadosMadagascar: Visa on arrival

BarbadosMadagascar

Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Barbados passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar, typically valid for 3 months.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: evisamada.gov.mg (checked September 4, 2026).

    RequirementVisa on arrival
    Maximum stay3 months
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Distance12,086 km, straight line (~14h 43m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Madagascar241 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Madagascar passport holders visiting Barbados: Visa-free.

Madagascar drives on the right, the opposite side to Barbados. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Barbados passport holders need a visa for Madagascar?

A visa is not required in advance. Barbados passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar, typically valid for 3 months.

How long can Barbados citizens stay in Madagascar without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Madagascar from Barbados?

About 12,086 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 43m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Madagascar?

Malagasy ariary (MGA).

What is the emergency number in Madagascar?

117 / 118 / 124.

Does Madagascar drive on the same side of the road as Barbados?

Madagascar drives on the right, the opposite side to Barbados. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Madagascar in?

Antananarivo (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Antananarivo?

Morondava Airport (MOQ), about 147 km away.

How many countries can enter Madagascar without a visa?

241 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Madagascar visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.