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Madagascar information
ℹ️ General Information about Madagascar
About Madagascar
Madagascar uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
The languages that are typically spoken are French and Malagasy
Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (symbol: Ar), code MGA.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 ariaries. Ariary is subdivided into 5 iraimbilanjas. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 4, 2 and 1 ariaries and 1 iraimbilanja.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Madagascar. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Madagascar is on average 3.3 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Madagascar is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 63,055.40 MGA, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Airtel, Orange, Telma or bip by Blueline. Madagascar uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Madagascar upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Madagascar, dial +, then 261 (the country code for Madagascar), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Madagascar, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 20 .
🕑 What time is it in Madagascar?
02:51:54
🛂 Do I need visa for Madagascar?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Madagascar and the process is quite simple
🌤️ How is the weather in Madagascar?
Temperatures in Madagascar (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Madagascar
📁 What regulations are in Madagascar?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Waste and scrap products.
Protected species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
Plants and animal products require a phytosanitary certificate for export.
Livestock and other live animals (including pets) require a health certificate for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:20 packs of cigarettes.
Alcohol:Travellers may import up to Ar400,000.
Currency:Travellers may import up to Ar400,000.
Other items:Personal goods, such as clothing.
Counterfeit products.
Products infringing on morality.
Weapons and ammunition.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Pets must be accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate, and evidence of permission to import.
Meat products require a health certificate and import authorisation from the Regional Veterinary Service.
Plants and foodstuffs require a phytosanitary certificate and an import permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Health regulations
Dengue, African Tick-bite fever and chikungunya are diseases carried by insects that are found in Madagascar. For further information, please visit the CDC Insect Protection Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.