🇲🇬 Is Madagascar safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Madagascar: 10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Madagascar
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Verify the reliability of tour agencies and guides before hiring them, as tourists have faced serious issues with local institutions
- Follow official information on possible curfews and comply with instructions from local authorities
- Weak rule of law and fragile institutions make tourism inherently risky; exercise heightened caution throughout
Risk areas and situations
- Avoid all gatherings and protests, which can escalate unpredictably into violence; recent unrest caused deaths and injuries
- Areas with plague outbreaks are especially risky between September and April, the annual endemic cycle
Local laws and customs
- Homosexual behavior, inappropriate dress, swimwear outside beaches, and photographing locals without permission can cause serious offense
- Sexual tourism and acts against public decency are severely punished under local law
- Respect sacred sites such as cemeteries and traditional temples; violations of local customs carry real consequences
Health
- Plague is endemic; avoid contact with suspected cases, protect against flea bites, and seek medical help if fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes or breathing difficulties appear
- Malaria is increasing; take preventive measures throughout the country
- Consult a doctor before travel regarding vaccinations and health precautions for Madagascar
Emergency numbers in Madagascar
Embassies and consulates in Madagascar
10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Toamasina |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Antananarivo |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | Antananarivo |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Madagascar is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Madagascar safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Madagascar is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Madagascar?
The general emergency number in Madagascar is 117. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Madagascar?
Telcomia tracks 10 diplomatic missions from 10 countries in Madagascar, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.