Western Africa

Mali visa requirements

Travellers from 28 of 198 countries can visit Mali easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Mali

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed26 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Visa on arrival2 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
Visa needed167 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
Not allowed to enter3 of 198 passportsEntry is closed to this passport.

Types of Mali visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Africa22 of 53 countries
Asia4 of 50 countries
Europe2 of 46 countries
Americas0 of 35 countries
Oceania0 of 14 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Mali without a visa?

28 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Mali?

Visa needed: it applies to 167 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Mali?

167 passports, including India, China, Pakistan, Brazil Bangladesh, and 162 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Not allowed to enter.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Mali?

No visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Mali?

Africa: 22 of 53 passports enter without applying first.

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