Madagascar

Travel Factsheet • Africa

MGA

Currency

Malagasy

Language

+261

Calling Code

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

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