Location: Madagascar and Comoros  Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States.  You …

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Antananarivo (October 2, 2020) Location: The area in front of and near the Ministry of Communication (close to the Carlton Hotel) in Antananarivo. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on October 5, 2020. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area tomorrow. Actions to Take:   Avoid …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require voted ballots to …

Event: The State of Health Emergency continues in Madagascar. Flights in and out of the country remain suspended. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar continues to track possible extraordinary flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Madagascar. While no seats are available on additional flights at this time, U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports who are interested …

The U.S. Mission to Antananarivo has learned that  a WAMOS Air flight is being organized that will be operated if enough passengers buy tickets by Friday July 3. The flight will go from Antananarivo to Paris CDG on July 11 leaving at 8 PM. Passengers will need an onward flight that leaves CDG within 24 …

Event: The State of Health Emergency continues in Madagascar. Flights in and out of the country remain suspended. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar continues to track possible extraordinary flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Madagascar. While no seats are available on additional flights at this time, U.S. citizens in possession of valid U.S. passports …

Event: On May 30, the Government of Madagascar extended the State of Health Emergency for another 14 days.  Flights in and out of the country remain suspended. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar continues to track possible extraordinary flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Madagascar. While no seats are available on additional flights at this …

Event: The Government of Madagascar has extended the State of Health Emergency for another 15 days.  Flights in and out of the country remain suspended. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar continues to track possible extraordinary flights for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Madagascar. While no seats are available on additional flights at this time, U.S. …

The U.S. Mission to Madagascar is still working on the two flight options discussed in previous emails. The State Department continues to explore other options but there are no guarantees. Those who emailed about tomorrow’s flight to Dulles per the last alert’s instructions will receive an email shortly about your status on the flight and …

The U.S. Mission to Madagascar is still working on the two flight options discussed in previous emails. The State Department continues to explore other options but there are no guarantees. Those who emailed about tomorrow’s flight to Dulles per the last alert’s instructions will receive an email shortly about your status on the flight and …

The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has confirmed potential availability of seats on a charter flight from Antananarivo to Dulles airport in Washington, DC.  The flight would likely leave at 3:34 PM Madagascar time on Sunday March 29 and arrive at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC on Monday March 30 at 3:49 PM EST. If interested please …

The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has confirmed potential availability of seats on a charter flight from Antananarivo to Dulles airport in Washington, DC.  The flight would likely leave the morning of Sunday March 29 or Monday March 30 but this is still to be determined.   Availability is still to be determined.  If interested please send the information requested …

The Embassy continues to explore all options for evactuation in the midst of a rapidly changing situation. At this time, there is no new information to report. If you wish to stop receiving updates, you can un-enroll through your STEP account. Madagascar has declared a state of health emergency, placed restrictions on movement, and instituted …

The Embassy continues to explore all options for evacuation while the situation continues to rapidly evolve. At this time, there is no new information to share. If you wish to stop receiving updates, you can un-enroll through your STEP account. Madagascar has declared a state of health emergency, placed restrictions on movement, and instituted a …

The State Department continues to explore all options for evacuation. However, there is nothing new to report at this time. Madagascar has declared a state of health emergency, placed restrictions on movement, and instituted a curfew. Amcits have reported issues due to the restrictions. Please read about the restrictions by following links on the Embassy’s  COVID-19 website …

The State Department continues to explore all options to help American citizens evacuate. Thank you to all who provided the information necessary to express interest in the private charter which may be run by Ethiopian Airlines from Antananrivo to Addis Ababa on Tuesday March 31 leaving at 14:30 and arriving at 19:10.  Again, there are no guarantees …

The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has confirmed potential availability of seats on a charter flights from Antananarivo to Addis Ababa.  The flight would be a private charter run by Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday March 31 leaving at 14:30 and arriving at 19:10. These are not U.S. government operated or funded flights.  Availability and cancellations are controlled by …

This is the first message for March 25 concerning requests for evacuation.  As the State Department continues to explore all options, please be aware that a possible evacuation flight might go to a third country and from that country you would be responsible for finding onward flights to the United States. Some evacuation efforts in …

This is the second message for March 24 concerning requests for evacuation. The Embassy continues to explore all options but there is nothing new to report. The below information is repeated from the previous message. On March 20, the Government of Madagascar suspended all international air travel for 30 days.  The U.S. Embassy is exploring …

On March 20, the Government of Madagascar suspended all international air travel for 30 days.  The U.S. Embassy is exploring all options for U.S. citizens who remain in Madagascar and wish to leave. We will continue monitoring local developments closely and will share additional information as it becomes available.  We are experiencing a high volume …

The U.S. Embassy Consular Section has been informed that Air France may operate an evacuation flight to Paris, France on March 23.  At the moment, there are no seats available for purchase.  If you wish to inquire about being placed on a waiting list to travel should this flight operate you may contact Air France. …

Location:  Madagascar and Comoros Event: As of March 18, 2020, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madagascar or Comoros, but the health systems in both countries have limited capacity to respond in the case of an outbreak. The Government of Madagascar announced that all international flights will be cancelled effective March 20, 2020.  The Government …

Location: Throughout the island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros Event: Recently, explosions near roadways have been reported on the island of Anjouan.  The explosions have been unpredictable and the source is unclear. Actions to take: Reconsider travel to the Island of Anjouan, in the Union of Comoros. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your …

Location: Throughout Anjouan and Moheli, Comoros  Event: Upcoming elections raise the potential for internal travel disruption in the Union of the Comoros. In such an event, roads may be blocked and travel off of the islands may become impossible. Embassy employees are prohibited from conducting non-official travel to Anjouan and Moheli from March 22, 2019 to …

 Location: Downtown Antananarivo specifically around City Hall and the broader Independence Avenue. Event: A political demonstration is currently taking place in downtown Antananarivo, on Independence Avenue, specifically by City Hall.  Please avoid this area until further notice. Embassy personnel have been required to avoid the area during this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas …

 Location: Downtown Antananarivo specifically City Hall, the Soarano train station, and the broader Independence Avenue. Event: A political demonstration is currently taking place in downtown Antananarivo, on Independence Avenue, specifically by City Hall and Soarano train station.  There have been reports of conflict between demonstrators and security forces.  Please avoid this area until further notice. …

Location: The Coliseum (near Ivandry) and Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo. Event: A large political demonstration will gather at the Coliseum, less than a mile from the Ivandry neighborhood, and Mahamasina Stadium on Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16, beginning at 7:00 a.m. for a political event which may cause heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic. …

Location: Downtown Antananarivo specifically Ambohijatovo. Event: A political rally will gather at downtiwn Antananarivo specifcially Ambohijatovo on Saturday, November 10 beginning at 12:00pm to 6:00pm.  Riot police may interrupt or engage the rally participants. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid this area. Embassy personnel have been required to avoid downtown Antananarivo during this time. …

Location: The Coliseum (near Ivandry) and Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo. Event: A large political demonstration will gather at the Coliseum, less than a mile from the Ivandry neighborhood, and Mahamasina Stadium on Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 4, beginning at 7:00 a.m. for a political event which may cause heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.  U.S. citizens …

Location: Madagascar, countrywide Event: Madagascar’s National Day celebrations have been on-going since June 1, 2018 and will culminate on June 26, 2018.  Police officers and gendarmerie will likely carry out checkpoints throughout the city.  You should carry proper identification at all times – a U.S. passport with a current Malagasy visa. Actions to Take Be aware of …

Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the Coliseum in Antsonjombe and near the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on May 26 beginning at 10:00 am.  Supporters of the current President will gather at the Coliseum and the opposition groups will gather downtown. …

Location: Antananarivo and regional cities throughout Madagascar Event: Opposition politicians continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. and dispersing typically around 6:00 in the evening.  All protests that have taken place to date have gathered in the area of May 13th Square in downtown Antananarivo.  Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the …

Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Opposition politicians have said that they will continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. for the foreseeable future.  Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the potential for tensions to escalate.  U.S. citizens are strongly advised to use caution if going …

Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: A large gathering is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate.  U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas …

Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: A large demonstration is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid …

Large Gathering Alert – U. S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar (April 21, 2018) Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: Following four deaths during today’s events, a public wake will be held for the victims at City Hall starting at 10:00 am tomorrow. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the …

Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: An estimated 10,000 demonstrators are reportedly gathered in downtown Antananarivo and the situation remains tense.  U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations in Analakely and the surrounding areas in …

Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on the morning of April 21. The opposition groups led by the members of parliament from the opposition parties intend to protest against the election law. Recent protests were …