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Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Romania?

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Madagascar citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Madagascar vs Romania: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Romania

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #33 · mobility 167.2
21

countries both Madagascar and Romania can enter visa-free together

Madagascar + Romania: passport compatibility

36%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Madagascar and Romania travel together — by entry type:

21 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
126 access differs

Where Madagascar and Romania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Madagascar is visa-free (7)

Where to apply: Romania has no mission in Madagascar

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 2,302 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
South Africa 2,742 km
Applications accepted in: Pretoria
3
Ethiopia 3,182 km
Applications accepted in: Addis Abeba

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Madagascar → Romania

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

30,6%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Madagascar
+16,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+0.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 30.5%, now 30.6%
16,489applications filed
11,813visas issued
5,048refusals
#30strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Madagascar — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Madagascar → Romania

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Madagascar → Romania rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Madagascar passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Romania: good to know

Bucharest

Capital

Romanian Leu (RON)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+40

Calling code

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Romania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Romania?
Madagascar citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Romania?
The Romania passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Romania #33.
Where can Madagascar and Romania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Romania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Madagascar and Romania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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