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Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Thailand?

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

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Madagascar vs Thailand: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Thailand

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #110 · mobility 98.1
13

countries both Madagascar and Thailand can enter visa-free together

Madagascar + Thailand: passport compatibility

71%

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

Where Madagascar and Thailand travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
76 both need a visa
57 access differs

Where Madagascar and Thailand 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.

✓ Both visa-free (13)

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How the entry rule changed: Madagascar → Thailand

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 → Thailand 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 →

Thailand: good to know

Bangkok

Capital

Thai Baht (THB)

Currency

Indochina Time (UTC+7)

Time zone

+66

Calling code

A, B, C, O

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Thailand

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 Thailand?
Madagascar citizens need a visa to enter Thailand. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Thailand?
The Thailand passport is stronger: 40 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Thailand #110.
Where can Madagascar and Thailand citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Thailand?
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 Thailand?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Madagascar passport ranking

Where else the Madagascar passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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