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Description | Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed, and updates to crime information in the Tsaratanana, Tsiroanomandidy, Maintirano, and Betroka areas. Exercise increased caution in Madagascar due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the following areas due to violent crime and banditry:
Country Summary: Most criminal activity is non-violent petty theft, pickpocketing, and other crimes of opportunity predominately in urban areas and in crowded markets. Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, occurs throughout Madagascar, particularly after dark, in remote areas, and along major national roads in the south and western areas of the country. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Madagascar. If you decide to travel to Madagascar:
Mid-Sized Urban Areas – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, banditry, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping can occur at any time. Local police often lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents in these areas:
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. |
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Start Date | 2023-07-31 |
End Date | (not set) |
Passport Validity | Must be valid at time of entry (6 month left) |
Passport Pages | 1 |
Visa Required | 1 |
Immunizations | (not set) |
Currency Restrictions at Border Entry | None |
Currency Restrictions at Border Exit | (not set) |
Embassy | N/A |