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| A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MADAGASCAR |
| VISAS |
| Citizens of any nationality who would like to spend time in the country must bear a valid passport with an entry visa. Visa are delivered in advance by Malagasy representations abroad (Embassies or Consulates). They can also be delivered at the airport. To prolong a stay, please adrress the Ministry of Home Affairs |
| HEALTH REQUIREMENTS |
| Yellow fever and cholera vaccination certificates are only required if you come from a fever area. Prevention of malaria and gamma globulin injection against hepatitis are strongly recommended. |
| CURRENCY |
| TIME |
| The Local currency is the Malagasy francs (MGF). Foreign currency or travellers cheques may be exchanged at hotels,banks,and at Ivato Airport. |
| GMT +3 |
| WORKING DAYS |
| Admnistration: Monday through Friday 8:00 - 16:00 Shops: Monday through Saturday 8:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 18:00 Banks Monday through Friday 8:00 - 15:00 Post Offices are open non-stop from 7:00 to 15:00. But services are available at any time. |
| HOLIDAYS |
| -January 1----------New Year's Day -March 29----------Day Commemorating Martyrs for independence -April 16------------Easter -April 17------------Easter Monday -May 1--------------Labor Day -May 25------------Ascension Day -May 25------------Organisation of African Unity Day -June 04-------------Pentecost -June 05-------------Pentecost Monday -June 26-------------Independence Day -August 25----------Assumption Day -November 1--------All Saint's Day -December 25-------Christmas |
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| VOLTAGES |
| 110 and 220 volts alternating current. French standard plugs are used |
| WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK MALAGASY? |
| - Would you like to speak Malagasy? - How to say...........? - Malagasy Dictionary -Malagasy Phrases (1) -Malagasy Phrases (2) |
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