Bad news for travelers planning a trip to Madagascar…
A notice published on the official electronic visa application portal, evisamada-mg.com, announces the implementation of a new e-Visa fee effective February 16, 2026.
For stays of up to 15 days in Madagascar, the e-Visa fee is now set at €30 (or US$35), whereas it previously stood at €10 (or US$10).
This revision therefore represents a threefold increase in the fee for travelers opting for a short stay.
Increase limited to the 15-day e-Visa
At this stage, the increase applies only to the 15-day electronic visa. Fees for 30, 60, and 90-day e-Visas remain unchanged:
| Length of Stay | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa – up to 15 days | €30 (or US$35) |
| Tourist e-Visa – 16 to 30 days | €35 (or US$41) |
| Tourist e-Visa – 31 to 60 days | €40 (or US$47) |
| Tourist e-Visa – up to 90 days | €50 (or US$59) |
Furthermore, the measure applies exclusively to the electronic visa system. As of now, Madagascar’s embassies and consulates abroad have not announced any increase in fees for this category of visa issued through their offices or for visas granted upon arrival in the country.
The visa extension fee is listed at 210,000 ariary (MGA), or approximately €41 (US$48).
Madagascar: tourism on the rise in 2025
This decision comes amid a gradual recovery in Madagascar’s tourism sector.
According to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, 330,909 international visitors were welcomed to Madagascar in 2025.
This total exceeds the figures recorded in 2024 (316,873 visitors) as well as pre-pandemic levels in 2019 (306,284 international travelers).
After a slowdown observed during the final months of 2025, particularly due to a political crisis that led to the temporary suspension of certain international flights and booking cancellations, the sector has shown signs of recovery. December 2025, in particular, saw a rebound in visitor numbers, confirming a renewed upward trend.
