Summary

The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before travelling to country. You should check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Please be advised that the Irish Government assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any expenses incurred by Irish citizens as a result of a personal emergency whilst travelling.

There has been political unrest in Madagascar since January 2009, and the situation remains unpredictable.   Although foreigners have not been targeted in past demonstrations, we are advising any Irish citizens to avoid the centre of Antananarivo, to exercise caution, and to keep an eye on news reports, as well as any information that may be posted on this website. Irish citizens should also avoid any large gatherings or demonstrations.

All Irish citizens intending to travel to or reside in Madagascar are strongly advised to register their details with the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Travel Registration system is available here .

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements should be checked in advance with the nearest Embassy of Madagascar. Contact details below.

The Embassy of Madagascar in Paris,

Tel: +33145 04 6211

Email: info@ambassade-madagascar.fr

Safety and Security

Ireland does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Madagascar. As such, it is not possible for us to provide detailed travel advice as we have no way of objectively verifying information and ensuring that it is accurate, appropriate and up-to-date. Likewise, the level of consular assistance and support we can provide to Irish citizens in times of emergency may be limited. Irish citizens may wish to bear this in mind before making plans to visit this country.

Irish citizens requiring emergency assistance in this country should first approach their tour operator representative, local tour guide or hotel management and contact their insurance provider.

In the event of an emergency, or for help and advice, you can also contact the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa (For contact details, please click here.) or the Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.

In countries where Ireland does not have any formal representation, emergency consular assistance, advice and support may be sought through resident offices of other EU member states.

In Madagascar, you can call the Emergency Services (Police, Medical Emergency and Fire Service) by dialling 117.

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Local Laws and Customs

Ireland does not have an Embassy or Consulate in country. As such, it is not possible for us to provide detailed travel advice as we have no way of objectively verifying information and ensuring that it is accurate, appropriate and up-to-date. Likewise, the level of consular assistance and support we can provide to Irish citizens in times of emergency may be limited. Irish citizens may wish to bear this in mind before making plans to visit this country.

Natural Disasters and Climate

Ireland does not have an Embassy or Consulate in country. As such, it is not possible for us to provide detailed travel advice as we have no way of objectively verifying information and ensuring that it is accurate, appropriate and up-to-date. Likewise, the level of consular assistance and support we can provide to Irish citizens in times of emergency may be limited. Irish citizens may wish to bear this in mind before making plans to visit this country.

Additional Country Info

You are also advised to read our “Know before You Go”  section before travelling abroad. 

You may wish to review the travel advice for this country as presented by other Anglophone Foreign Ministries. Suggested links are provided below. Please be aware that The Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland is not in any way responsible for the content contained therein and is not in a position to endorse or validate any of the information supplied by other Governments. These links are merely intended as helpful suggestions for further research in advance of your trip.  

UK: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk/travel)

Canada: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (www.voyage.gc.ca)

New Zealand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.safetravel.govt.nz)

Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.smartraveller.gov.au)

USA: Department of State (www.travel.state.gov) 

Europe: (http://ec.europa.eu/consularprotection/index.action)

In countries where Ireland does not have any formal representation, emergency consular assistance, advice and support may be sought through resident offices of other EU member states.