• Introduction
• Reports (3)
• Useful information

  Identity card

  Know before you go

  Practical A to Z

• Electricity
• Embassies and consulates
• Money
• Telephone

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Electricity

The voltage in Madagascar is 220 volts. 2-pin plugs are standard throughout the country. An adaptor will be required.

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Embassies and consulates

British Embassy – BP12193 Zoom - Ankorondrano - Antananarivo 101 - t (261) 2024 521 80 - www.ukinmadagascar.fco.gov.uk

The Republic of Ireland does not have an embassy in Madagascar. Irish nationals requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the French Embassy in Antananarivo.

French Embassy – 3 rue Jean-Jaurès - Ambatomena - BP 204 - Antananarivo 101 - t (261) 2022 398 98 - www.ambafrance-mada.org

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Money

Currency

The currency in Madagascar is the ariary (MGA) which can only be obtained upon arrival in the country.

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Telephone

To call Madagascar from abroad

00 + 261 + the number, including regional code.

To call home from Madagascar

00 + country code (UK 44 and Ireland 353) + local code (without the first 0) + the number.