Nigeria
Madagascar
Madagascar visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malagasy citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Madagascar
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nigeria to Madagascar, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Madagascar (updated 9 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Madagascar (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Madagascar
Nigerian citizens may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Nigerian citizens receive the visa for Madagascar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malagasy citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Malagasy citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Nigerian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Madagascar?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Malagasy citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.