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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Rwanda citizens need a visa for Madagascar?

Visa on arrival

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

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Rwanda vs Madagascar: passport comparison

Rwanda

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #143 · mobility 82.8

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7
15

countries both Rwanda and Madagascar can enter visa-free together

Rwanda + Madagascar: passport compatibility

82%

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

Where Rwanda and Madagascar travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Rwanda 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.

Both visa-free (15)

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How the entry rule changed: Rwanda → 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 Rwanda → Madagascar rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Rwanda 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 →

Where else Rwanda 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 Rwanda citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Rwanda citizens can get a visa on arrival for Madagascar — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Rwanda or Madagascar?
The Rwanda passport is stronger: 29 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Rwanda #143, Madagascar #157.
Where can Rwanda and Madagascar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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 Rwanda and Madagascar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Rwanda passport ranking

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

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