Madagascar's Border Police has released updated visa guidelines and a payment schedule for international tourists, detailing the costs and benefits of the country's electronic visa (eVisa) system. The eVisa applies strictly to tourist visas, offering single-entry stays of up to 90 days.
Three Main Benefits of Madagascar's eVisa
Madagascar's immigration authorities outlined three primary advantages of the digital eVisa system. First, streamlining at ports of entry reduces processing bottlenecks upon arrival, allowing passengers to move quickly through airport and seaport terminals. Second, homeland and passenger security is enhanced through advanced screening, a centralized database logging all border crossings, and the issuance of highly secure electronic stickers to prevent fraud. Third, the system provides the Malagasy government with reliable, real-time data and statistics to improve national planning and security.
Official eVisa Fees for Madagascar
Visa fees are determined strictly by the planned duration of stay. At the current Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) exchange rate of approximately N1,379.62 per USD, the estimated naira equivalents of the official fees (payable in USD or EUR at border counters) are as follows:
- 1 to 15 days: $35 (€30) – estimated N48,286
- 16 to 30 days: $41 (€35) – estimated N56,564
- 31 to 60 days: $47 (€40) – estimated N64,842
- 61 to 90 days: $59 (€50) – estimated N81,397
Diplomats and accredited employees of designated international organizations are exempt from these visa fees.
Background and Context
As international travel continues to rebound, Madagascar has positioned itself as an increasingly popular vacation and ecotourism destination for travelers across Africa and beyond. The digital portal has been designed to replace traditional, long immigration queues with a modernized, secure digital application process. According to the official government platform, the transition to a centralized digital eVisa system is highly advantageous for both travelers and border control.
