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Madagascar travel guide
Malagasy Ariary (MGA) ยท C, E ยท Indian/Antananarivo
Madagascar travel cost: Malagasy Ariary (MGA), capital Antananarivo, emergency 117. Budget, packing, currency and internet tools are below. Visa cards are research links, not a live decision.
Travel overview
Madagascar trip planning starts around Antananarivo. Everyday language is Malagasy, French. Traffic keeps to the right; emergency 117, calling code +261. Time zone Indian/Antananarivo (IANA).
Madagascar spends Malagasy Ariary (MGA). Open the currency converter to MGA for ECB reference rates โ not a bank sell quote. Sockets are type C, E at 220 V / 50 Hz (IEC). Compare your home plug in the voltage tool before packing an adapter.
Madagascar has no city daily band yet. Open the budget calculator with Madagascar selected for a country-level trip cost; the trip-cost sheet adds insurance and shopping lines.
Southern subtropical latitude โ northern winter is summer here. Flip the packing list by date.
Madagascar is not marked Schengen on this page. Visa cards are a research framework โ confirm with official immigration sources.
For internet in Madagascar, use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.
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FAQ
What plug does Madagascar use?
Madagascar uses plug type C, E at 220 V. Compare with your home sockets in the plug checker.
Is Madagascar in the Schengen Area?
No โ not marked as a Schengen member on this page.
Do I need a visa for Madagascar?
This page does not return a yes/no visa decision. Use the visa research guide and official immigration sources.
What currency is used in Madagascar?
Madagascar uses Malagasy Ariary (MGA). ECB reference rates are in the currency converter; not a bank sell quote.
How much does a trip to Madagascar cost?
No city band yet. Build a trip total in the budget calculator.
How do I get internet in Madagascar?
Use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.