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Madagascar visa requirements for Ireland citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Ireland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Madagascar entry requirements for Ireland citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Madagascar

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Ireland passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Ireland passport than Madagascar, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-freePer visa terms

Madagascar at a glance for travellers

  • 196 of 198 passports can enter Madagascar without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Ireland passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 149 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalMadagascar e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Madagascar entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ireland citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Ireland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Ireland passport holders need for Madagascar?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Ireland passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Madagascar?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.