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Madagascar visa requirements for Zambia citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Zambia 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 Zambia 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 Zambia passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Zambia passport than Madagascar, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaVisa-free90 days

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 Zambia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 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 Zambia citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Zambia 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 Zambia 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 Zambia 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.