Switzerland passport → Madagascar
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Swiss passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar for up to 90 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.
Madagascar at a glance
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy ariary (MGA)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Calling code
- +261
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Madagascar for other passports
- SwitzerlandVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival60 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Swiss passport holders
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Swiss passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Madagascar?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swiss citizens (edited 19 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Madagascar before you travel.