The Government of Madagascar (GOM) has announced the arrival of 200,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and a plan for making these doses available for those who received the first dose of Covidshield. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages those wanting to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to take advantage of this opportunity. There are 99 vaccination …
Read More» Location: L’Avenue d’Independence neighborhood of Antananarivo Event: Police dispersed vendors in the area of L’Avenue d’Independence and protesting has ensued U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid the area today. Actions to Take: Avoid the area of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local media …
Read More» As a follow-up to Sunday’s email informing citizens that the Government of Madagascar has opened up its vaccination program to all individuals over the age of 18, the Embassy would like to make you aware that organizations or groups of individuals can request to host a mobile vaccination unit. Please see the details below provided by the Government …
Read More» Last week, the Government of Madagascar (GOM) revised eligibility criteria for the AstraZeneca/Covishield COVID-19 vaccine that was allocated to the country through the COVAX initiative. Individuals 18 and over are now eligible to be vaccinated. The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages those wanting to receive a COVID-19 vaccine to take advantage of this opportunity as soon as possible since the …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Antananarivo (May 26, 2021) Location: Madagascar and Comoros Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the …
Read More» Ambassador Michael Pelletier would like to invite you and other members of the American community in Madagascar to a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday June 3, 2021 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. All adult U.S. citizens living in Madagascar are invited to participate. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss a range of issues, including …
Read More» Comoros is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. While most new cases have been concentrated in Moheli, rising numbers of new cases are being registered on all three islands. U.S. government personnel in Comoros are required to request permission before travel off of Grande Comore. Actions to Take Comply with all host country measures to …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Antananarivo (December 3, 2020) Location: The market behind the Leader Price across from the U.S. Embassy. Event: Demonstrations might take place on December 3, 2020. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid the area this morning. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor …
Read More» The Government of Comoros confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on May 1. As of May 5, four cases were confirmed. Restrictions put in place include: No international or domestic flights, No inter-island travel, Curfew from 8pm to 5am, Must wear masks in public. Restrictions remain on public gatherings, including weddings and funerals (family and local …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Antananarivo has learned that Air France will operate a flight from Antananarivo to Paris CDG on April 23 leaving at 8 PM. Priority for this flight’s seats go to French and EU citizens. If there are seats available, Americans may be considered. If you are interested in being placed on the …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has learned of a flight possibility to Addis Ababa. A local Japanese travel agency named ARICS TOURS is orgainzing a special charter flight with Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Antananarivo to Addis Ababa in the afternoon of Tuesday April 14, 2020. This flight is not organized by the U.S. Government. …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Antananarivo has learned that Tsaradia has scheduled flights today April 8 and tomorrow April 9 running from regional cities to the capital Antananarivo. The cities listed include Antsiranana (Diego-Suarez), Nosy Be, Morondava, Mahajanga, Toliara, Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin), and Sambava. Please contact Tsaradia for more information and to inquire about availability. To …
Read More» This message updates the previous message with additional information. The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has confirmed potential availability of seats on an Air France flight Saturday April 4 leaving Antananarivo at 7 PM local time and arriving Paris CDG at 5:10 AM local time. The ticket cost is 2,796,600 Ariary (approximately USD 755) for a …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Madagascar has confirmed potential availability of seats on an Air France flight Saturday April 4 to Paris. Passengers would be required to have an onward flight from Paris. Passengers would also be required to pay Air France. At this time we do not know the cost of the flight. This flight …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Madagascar continues to explore options for evacuation. There are no new updates to report. We will continue monitoring local developments closely and will share additional information as it becomes available. We are experiencing a high volume of inquiries and will respond via email to those who have enrolled in the Smart …
Read More» The U.S. Mission to Madagascar is still working on the two flight options discussed in previous emails. As of now, there are no new updates. We will continue monitoring local developments closely and will share additional information as it becomes available. We are experiencing a high volume of inquiries and will respond via email to …
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that all long term residents of Madagascar must be in possession of biometric visas and resident cards by November 2016. American are urged to comply with this new measure and are encouraged to take the necessary steps to renew or obtain the biometric visas and resident cards prior …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Antananarivo cautions U.S. citizens to avoid the Avenue de l’independence and its vicinity in central Antananarivo, due to the possibility of politically motivated violence in the area. Additionally, U.S. citizens should exercise caution and avoid large crowds, gatherings, demonstrations or protests, as even peaceful gatherings can escalate into a violent or dangerous situation. …
Read More» On June 26, Madagascar will celebrate its Independence Day. As a part of this celebration, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo has reserved Avenue de l’Independence for pedestrians from June 15 to June 30. This has led to increased congestion in and around the capital. In addition, there are numerous street closures due to construction related …
Read More» On June 26, at approximately 7:00 p.m., there was an explosion at Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo during a music concert being held as a part of Madagascar’s Independence Day celebration. No U.S. citizens were among the two dead approximately 80 injured. Separate explosions – that did not result in injuries – were reported at the …
Read More» Please join us on July 2nd, 2016 to celebrate U.S. Independence Day! BBQ lunch available, 20 000 AR per person Cash bar courtesy of the Marines, proceeds go towards this year’s Marine Ball If you would like to attend, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 24th to MadagascarJuly4@state.gov . Map will be sent to those that …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall Meeting of the American Community March 8, 2016 at 16:00 The Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Yamate, is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a town hall meeting of the American community on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The town hall will begin at 4:00 p.m. …
Read More» A protest organized by “Hetsika Madagasikara ho an’ny Malagasy” is planned for Saturday, January 9 in Antananarivo, in Ambohijatovo, near Democracy Park. Such demonstrations have turned violent in the past and there is the possibility of conflict with authorities about holding a political demonstration. Organizers stated they would march from the Democracy Square in Ambohijatovo to …
Read More» A protest organized by “Hetsika Madagasikara ho an’ny Malagasy” is planned for Saturday December 12th, 2015 at 9:00am in Ambohijatovo, near Democracy Park. Such demonstrations have turned violent in the past, and there is the possibility of conflict with authorities about holding a political demonstration. The CUA (Commune Urbaine d’Antananarivo) gave authorization to the organizers …
Read More» On September 14, the Madagascar Ministry of Health began a polio vaccination campaign for all children age 0 to 15. The aim is to ensure all children in this age group are vaccinated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eight new cases of polio were reported to health authorities since September, 2014. Also, according to WHO and …
Read More» Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel The new Consul, Michael Richards, is pleased to invite all U.S. citizens to attend a Town Hall meeting for the American community in the evening of Friday, September 4, 2015. The Town Hall will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the American community …
Read More» Some local political parties have called for demonstrations and public displays of support for their candidates in a closely contested mayoral race in Fianarantsoa today, Friday, August 7, 2015 and tomorrow, August 8, which may continue through the weekend. Madagascar’s national government has sent additional security forces, which are stationed in the area in reaction …
Read More» In light of the current political atmosphere, spontaneous demonstrations are possible around the country, including in Antananarivo. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens carefully read the Safety and Security section of the Country Specific Information for Madagascar. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution …
Read More» This security message alerts U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Madagascar that according to published reports by the RSMC Tropical Cyclone Center, Tropical Storm FIFTEEN will hit Madagascar between Morondava and Maintirano, with winds between 60 and 70 km/hour. According to published reports, it is slowing moving eastward at 7 km/h, and is likely to make …
Read More» This emergency message alerts U.S. citizens to reports that heavy and consistent rains have caused severe flooding in the central highlands of Madagascar, and has prompted the Government of Madagascar to declare a state of disaster, including in the capital of Antananarivo. Extensive flooding has washed out dikes and roads, and landslides are making transportation in the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens to reports of civil unrest on the island of Grande Comore following the shooting of a protester in Mitsoudje in the south of the island. According to reports, a number of injured have also been taken to the hospital. The incident follows the arrest of several members of civil …
Read More» According to published reports, a local businessman from the Indo-Pakistani community who is also the honorary consul of a foreign country in Antananarivo was abducted by armed assailants in a residential area near his home on January 30. Reports indicate he was potentially targeted due to a dispute over a local business transaction. While kidnappings …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid the downtown area of Toamasina (Tamatave) due to demonstrations. We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that Antananarivo traditionally sees an increase in crimes as the prices of goods rise and certain products become less readily available during the holiday season. In addition, traffic becomes extremely congested in Antananarivo leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. The U.S. Embassy notes there have been steady …
Read More» The Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Stephen Anderson, is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a Town Hall meeting for the American community on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Town Hall will beginat 5:00 p.m. in the Consular Section on the Embassy Compound. You may enter via the Consular Section security entrance across from Jovenna. …
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