•• Visa :
The entry visa is free for a stay not more than 1 month .

•• Health :
Take a preventive medication against malaria and bring along a first aid health kit.

•• Tips :
Not obligatory but much appreciated.

•• Money :
Travelers cheques and foreign bank notes can be exchanged in banks and in foreigh exchange agencies as well as in some major hotels.

The « carte bleue » is accepted by most restaurants and big shops; however the master card is less recognised. Automatic teller machines (atm) can be found only in the main towns
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Some merchants or service providers still quote in malagasy franc. You should not hesitate to confirm whether the proposed price is in ariary or in malagasy franc in order to avoid paying more.