PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TSARADIA
YOUR ARRIVAL IN MADAGASCAR:
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your return date.
A completely blank page is required for the authorities to affix the visa.
TOURIST VISA FEES 2026
* From 1 to 15 days inclusive: €30
* 16 to 30 days inclusive: €35
* From 31 to 60 days inclusive: €40
* From 61 to 90 days inclusive: €50
The visa fee is payable upon arrival at the airport. It's best to have the exact amount!
YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA ON THE OFFICIAL eVisa WEBSITE AND PAY ONLINE.
evisamada.gov.mg
You will receive a disembarkation authorization. Upon arrival, you will go through the border police checkpoints and obtain your secure eVisa sticker.
HOW TO GET TO SAINTE MARIE BY PLANE:
Flight from Antananarivo to Sainte Marie:
* TSARADIA (+261 20 23 444 44)
HOW TO REACH SAINTE MARIE BY BOAT:
Starting from Mahambo :
* El CONDOR (+261 347 043 301)
A minibus shuttle allows transfer from Tamatave to Mahambo, departing at 6am.
The departure from Mahambo is between 11am and 1pm, the crossing takes 3 hours.
From Soanierana Ivango:
* GASIKARA (+261 340 601 557) or (+261 345 122 186)
A minibus shuttle allows transport from Tamatave to Soanierana Ivango, departing at 6am.
Departure from Soanierana Ivango is between 11am and 1pm, the crossing takes 1h30.
* MELISSA (+261 340 898 733)
A minibus shuttle allows transport from Tamatave to Soanierana Ivango, departing at 6am.
Departure from Soanierana Ivango is between 11am and 1pm, the crossing takes 1h30.
HOW TO REACH THE EAST COAST FROM TANA:
To discover Grande Terre, you can arrange to be picked up upon arrival at the airport by a qualified guide with a 4x4 vehicle.
Possible tour lasting from a minimum of 2 days to more.
This allows you to discover nature reserves with lemurs, for example!
Ask us for tours and prices!
WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR SUITCASE?
The southern winter from May to August brings temperatures between 19 and 24 °; rain is frequent both day and night.
Outside of this period, temperatures range from 22 to 32°, with rain occurring mainly at night.
The cyclone season generally extends from mid-January to mid-March.
Your suitcase is therefore almost identical depending on the period in which you wish to come: a rain jacket (Kway style), sunscreen and after-sun, sunglasses, a cap, bare feet and sneakers for walking!
We provide bath and hand towels.
The electrical outlets are the same as those in France. Power outages are compensated for by a generator.
Your doctor may prescribe antimalarial medication. It is only effective against cerebral malaria.
Our bungalows are equipped with mosquito nets. Located on the east side, the breeze prevents a massive mosquito invasion. Consider using repellent sprays; they are effective! On the island, you will also find a soothing citronella lotion to apply after showering, which is very effective.
MONEY:
You can pay the balance of your stay and any additional services by credit card, in Ariary or in Euros (at the exchange rate in effect at the time).
Two banks are available in town, either for currency exchange (passport required) or for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
A vending machine is also available upon your arrival at the airport.
TIME DIFFERENCE FROM FRANCE:
* Winter timetable: + 2 hours
* Summer hours: + 1 hour
USEFUL NUMBERS:
* French Embassy in Madagascar: +261 20 223 9850
* German Embassy in Madagascar: +261 20 222 3802
* British Embassy in Madagascar: +261 20 223 3053
* Embassy of Spain in Madagascar: +261 32 110 6074
* Honorary Consulate of Italy in Madagascar: +261 34 851 8246
WE INVITE YOU TO CONSULT THE TRAVELER'S ETHICS CHARTER.
It will provide you with a lot of useful information.