MadagascarRomania: Visa required

MadagascarRomania

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa required

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

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 of2026-10-21

Distance7,489 km, straight line (~9h 19m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Romania138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Romania

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

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Madagascar passport holders

See all Madagascar destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Madagascar passport holders need a visa for Romania?

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

How far is Romania from Madagascar?

About 7,489 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 19m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Romania?

Romanian leu (RON).

What is the emergency number in Romania?

112.

What time zone is Romania in?

Bucharest (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Bucharest?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Romania without a visa?

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

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

San Marino.

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 ≈ 4585.05 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	31.3°C	23.4°C	356mm	329h
February	32°C	23°C	175mm	325h
March	32.7°C	22.2°C	46mm	369h
April	31.9°C	20.9°C	57mm	328h
May	30.9°C	18°C	5mm	326h
June	29.8°C	17°C	19mm	291h
July	29.6°C	15.3°C	6mm	320h
August	31.7°C	16.9°C	1mm	349h
September	33.7°C	19.5°C	0mm	353h
October	36.3°C	22.3°C	2mm	377h
November	37.4°C	24.4°C	26mm	379h
December	33°C	23.1°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 Romania

Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It is the twelfth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 238,397 km2 (92,046 mi2), and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union, with 19 million inhabitants. The capital, largest city and economic centre is Bucharest. Other major cities include Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Constanța, Timișoara, Brașov and Craiova.

CapitalBucharest

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population19M

Area238,391 km²

CurrencyRomanian leu (1 USD ≈ 4.75 RON)

LanguagesRomanian

Calling code+40

Drives on theright

TimezoneBucharest (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,538 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5M (2020)

Climate in Bucharest

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

Monthly climate normals for Bucharest, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.8°C	-2.9°C	4mm	195h
February	9.7°C	-0.3°C	48mm	212h
March	14.2°C	3.3°C	47mm	241h
April	18.7°C	5.3°C	15mm	344h
May	21.6°C	11.2°C	82mm	340h
June	25.8°C	16°C	108mm	373h
July	29.6°C	18.5°C	82mm	422h
August	31°C	19.7°C	4mm	384h
September	26.8°C	15.6°C	60mm	328h
October	19.8°C	10.4°C	68mm	232h
November	9.9°C	2.6°C	21mm	177h
December	7°C	1.5°C	84mm	92h

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

Romania is a country of great natural beauty and diversity and a rich cultural heritage, including a variety of ethnic, linguistic, and confessional groups. Romania enchants visitors with its scenic mountain landscapes and unspoilt rural areas, but also with its historic cities and busy capital. There has been significant development, especially since it joined the European Union in 2007. Still, it may surprise some of its visitors who are used to western Europe. It has one natural and six cultural UNESCO world heritage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains
Danube Delta
Historic Centre of Sighișoara
Horezu monastery
Limes Dacicus
Roșia Montană Mining Landscape
Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu
Villages with fortified churches in Transylvania
churches of Moldavia

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Sfântul Andrei

December 1, 2026Ziua Națională/Marea Unire

December 25, 2026Crăciunul

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