MadagascarGreenland: Visa required

MadagascarGreenland

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

Visa required

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

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

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance12,406 km, straight line (~15h 6m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Greenland136 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Greenland

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

Bermuda

Other visa-free destinations for Madagascar passport holders

See all Madagascar destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

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

How far is Greenland from Madagascar?

About 12,406 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 6m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Greenland?

krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Greenland?

112.

What time zone is Greenland in?

Godthab (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Nuuk?

Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Greenland without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Greenland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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

Bermuda.

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 Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and is the largest of the kingdom's three constituent parts by land area, the others being Denmark proper and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are citizens of Denmark. They are thus citizens of the European Union (EU), although Greenland is not part of the EU. It is the world's largest island and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It shares a small 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) border with Canada on Hans Island. The capital and largest city is Nuuk. Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's northernmost undisputed point of land – Cape Morris Jesup on the main island was thought to be so until the 1960s. Economically, Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from Denmark, which has averaged 5.4 billion kr. annually in the period 2019–2023, amounting to more than 20% of the territory's gross domestic product.

CapitalNuuk

RegionNorth America

Population56.8K

Area2,166,086 km²

Currencykrone (1 USD ≈ 6.68 DKK)

LanguagesGreenlandic

Calling code+299

Drives on theright

TimezoneGodthab (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$58,499 (2023)

Climate in Nuuk

Warmest July, coolest February, driest February, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Nuuk, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-10.5°C	-16.4°C	68mm	58h
February	-11.5°C	-16.2°C	31mm	122h
March	-8°C	-13.9°C	121mm	191h
April	-0.3°C	-5.6°C	76mm	291h
May	4.1°C	-1.3°C	57mm	323h
June	7.9°C	2.6°C	164mm	215h
July	12.7°C	7°C	82mm	318h
August	12.4°C	6.1°C	69mm	318h
September	6.8°C	1.3°C	102mm	245h
October	1.9°C	-3.3°C	126mm	141h
November	-4.6°C	-11.1°C	81mm	75h
December	-3.6°C	-10.6°C	154mm	31h

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

Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, in the Arctic far north-east of North America. For thousands of years this icy landmass has been inhabited by Arctic peoples. In the 10th century, it was settled by Vikings, and to this day it is part of the Danish Realm.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aasivissuit–Nipisat
Ilulissat Icefjord
Kujataa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juullip ullua

December 26, 2026Juullip-aappaa

January 1, 2027Ukiortaaq

Full source list on About.