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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mozambique citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival

Mozambique citizens can get a visa on arrival for Madagascar — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Mozambique vs Madagascar: passport comparison

Mozambique

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #162 · mobility 77.8

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7
19

countries both Mozambique and Madagascar can enter visa-free together

Mozambique + Madagascar: passport compatibility

88%

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

Where Mozambique and Madagascar travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
97 both need a visa
23 access differs

Where Mozambique and Madagascar 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.

How the entry rule changed: Mozambique → Madagascar

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

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

4rule changes for the Mozambique passport, 3 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 →

Where else Mozambique goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Madagascar

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Mozambique citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Mozambique citizens can get a visa on arrival for Madagascar — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Mozambique or Madagascar?
The Mozambique passport is stronger: 29 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Mozambique #162, Madagascar #157.
Where can Mozambique and Madagascar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Madagascar?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Mozambique and Madagascar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mozambique passport ranking

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

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