🇲🇱Mali Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Mali?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 26 enter Mali visa-free and 170 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
26
nationalities
Consular visa
170
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (ambamali-jp.org), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Mali visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Mali applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa required
- SpainVisa required
- ItalyVisa required
- AlgeriaVisa-freeStay: 3 months
- SwitzerlandVisa required
- BrazilVisa required
- BeninVisa-free
- ChinaVisa required
- PortugalVisa required
- DenmarkVisa required
- AndorraVisa-free
- MadagascarVisa required
- SenegalVisa-free
- Côte d'IvoireVisa-free
- CameroonVisa-free
- MoroccoVisa-freeStay: 3 months
- TunisiaVisa-freeStay: 3 months
- TogoVisa-free
- United KingdomVisa required
- GermanyVisa required
Mali visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Mali publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 70-150 EUR | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 150 EUR | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Bamako
Population
23,500,000
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF CFA)
Languages
French, Bambara
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+223
Timezone
Africa/Bamako
Area
1,280,000 km²
Government
Semi-presidential republic
National day
September 22 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ml
About
Mali is a West African country renowned for its vast Sahara Desert and historic sites like Timbuktu. It faces security and economic challenges but is advancing in digital transformation. The capital is Bamako.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night in Bamako
Terrorism(High)
- Follow official travel advisories
- Avoid risky areas
Transport
- Use 4x4 vehicles
- Travel in convoy
Natural risks(Low: seasonal floods and droughts)
- Monitor weather alerts
Health(Limited infrastructure, hospitals scarce outside Bamako)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Bottled water, malaria prophylaxis
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Repatriation insurance
- Communication with embassy
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Cost of living
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Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
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Indicative prices in USD in Bamako · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
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Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
5-10% in restaurants, not mandatory
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Mali?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Mali across 196 nationalities: 26 visa-free, 170 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Mali visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 70 EUR (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Mali?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High due to ongoing insecurity, terrorism, and crime in several regions". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Mali?▾
The official currency is West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Mali?▾
The capital of Mali is Bamako. The main spoken languages are: French, Bambara.
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