Madagascar passport → Mauritius
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Mauritius at a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Calling code
- +230
- Region
- Eastern Africa
MU20.3°S · 57.5°EPhoto: "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMauritius for other passports
- MadagascarVisa on arrival14 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival60 days
NepalVisa on arrival60 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival14 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Malagasy passport holders
Common questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
Malagasy passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 14 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Mauritius?
Up to 14 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Malagasy citizens visit without a visa?
55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Madagascar passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malagasy citizens (edited 26 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Mauritius before you travel.