Madagascar
Travel Factsheet •
MGA
Currency
Malagasy
Language
+261
Calling Code
R
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police: 117
Ambulance: 121
Entry Requirements
Visa:
Visa required for most nationalities, can be obtained on arrival.
Passport:
6 months validity
Money & Costs
Cards:
Mixed
ATMs:
Medium
Daily Budget:
$80
Tipping:
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
Health & Safety
Doctors:
Rare
Pharmacy:
Limited hours
Essential Phrases
Hello
Salama
Goodbye
Veloma
Please
Azafady
Thank you
Misaotra
Sorry
Azafady
Things to Avoid
Not carrying local currencyIgnoring negotiation in marketsAssuming all areas are safe
Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Religion