MadagascarFrench Guiana: Visa required

MadagascarFrench Guiana

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa required

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

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (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

Visa-free access to French Guiana139 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Madagascar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

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

What currency is used in French Guiana?

Euro (EUR).

How many countries can enter French Guiana without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Guiana 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.

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 French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

Warmest October, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.8°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.5°C	111mm	269h
March	29.6°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.4°C	602mm	166h
May	28°C	22.5°C	516mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.2°C	382mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.9°C	203mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.2°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.3°C	74mm	323h
October	32.8°C	22.9°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.4°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

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

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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