MadagascarCanada: Visa required

MadagascarCanada

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Visa required

Yes. Madagascar passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: canada.ca (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance14,042 km, straight line (~17h 1m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Canada98 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Canada passport holders visiting Madagascar: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Canada

Madagascar passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Madagascar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Canada?

Yes. Madagascar passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Canada.

How far is Canada from Madagascar?

About 14,042 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 1m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Canada?

Canadian dollar (CAD).

What is the emergency number in Canada?

911.

What time zone is Canada in?

Toronto (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Canada without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Madagascar passport holders visit without a visa instead of Canada?

Bermuda, Haiti, Honduras, Dominica, Guatemala.

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.

About Madagascar

Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country in the Indian Ocean that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's fourth-largest island, the second-largest island country, and the 46th-largest country overall. Its capital and largest city is Antananarivo.

CapitalAntananarivo

RegionEastern Africa

Population32.7M

Area587,041 km²

CurrencyMalagasy ariary (1 USD ≈ 4515.09 MGA)

LanguagesFrench, Malagasy

Calling code+261

Drives on theright

TimezoneAntananarivo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportMorondava Airport (MOQ), 147 km

Emergency number117 / 118 / 124

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$599 (2025)

Tourist arrivals87.1K (2020)

Climate in Antananarivo

Warmest November, coolest July, driest September, sunniest November. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Antananarivo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.2°C	23.4°C	392mm	329h
February	32°C	23°C	175mm	325h
March	32.7°C	22.3°C	46mm	369h
April	31.8°C	21°C	57mm	328h
May	30.9°C	18.1°C	5mm	326h
June	29.8°C	17.1°C	19mm	291h
July	29.6°C	15.4°C	6mm	320h
August	31.6°C	17°C	1mm	349h
September	33.6°C	19.6°C	0mm	353h
October	36.3°C	22.4°C	2mm	377h
November	37.3°C	24.4°C	26mm	379h
December	33°C	23.2°C	192mm	361h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Madagascar is a country in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is known for its particularly unique wildlife and flora. Madagascar split from India approximately 88 million years ago, and as a result of its long isolation it is home to a massive number of unique plant and animal species, with over 90% of its wildlife and 80% of its plants found nowhere else on the planet.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ambohimanga
Andrefana Dry Forests
Q131436506
Rainforests of the Atsinanana
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.42 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.1°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.7°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.5°C	105mm	216h
April	9.5°C	-0.6°C	91mm	238h
May	18.3°C	6.1°C	53mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.4°C	50mm	367h
July	28.9°C	18.6°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16.1°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.3°C	73mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.9°C	115mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	0.9°C	-5.3°C	84mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

September 30, 2026National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 12, 2026Thanksgiving

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

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