Côte d'Ivoire visa-free entry for citizens of Mali: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Mali do not need a visa for a short stay in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Travellers from Mali do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Côte d'Ivoire, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Côte d'Ivoire visa from Mali
Travellers holding a Mali passport do not need a visa for a short tourist stay in Côte d’Ivoire. No visa application is required: the exemption is associated with a stay duration of 90 days.
For a tourist trip from Mali to Côte d’Ivoire, check entry conditions with the official portal or the competent embassy before departure. Visa exemption does not replace arrival checks or the documents that authorities may request.
Do you need a visa?
No. Holders of a Mali passport are visa-exempt for a short tourist stay in Côte d’Ivoire. The stay duration associated with this exemption is 90 days, and no visa application is required for that purpose.
What to show at the border of Côte d'Ivoire
Documents required for a visa for Côte d'Ivoire:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry conditions
Before travelling, consult the official portal or the competent embassy for the conditions that apply to your passport. Also check whether a return ticket or evidence of onward travel may be requested when entering Côte d’Ivoire.
Documents and fees
No visa application file must be submitted for this tourist exemption. For documents to present, possible supporting evidence and any information about fees, refer to the official portal or the competent embassy.
Processing times and advice
There is no visa processing time for this trip because no visa is required. Check official information before departure and keep the documents requested for entry available throughout your journey.
Common mistakes
Do not pay an intermediary offering a supposed tourist visa for this route when holders of a Mali passport are visa-exempt. If you are unsure, use only the official portal or contact the competent embassy.
Other visa types for Côte d'Ivoire
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
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Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
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Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
€58–73
Processing time
15 business days
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