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Mali visas

Mali tourist visa

Visitors need a visa from a Malian embassy or consulate unless they qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.

Ways to get a Mali tourist visa

  1. Visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa must obtain one from a Malian embassy or consulate. Syrian and United States citizens are refused entry.

  2. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, plus Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    3 months for citizens of Algeria, Chad, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia; 14 days for Hong Kong; 30 days for Indonesia and Macau; 90 days for the United Arab Emirates. Other stay limits are not specified.

  3. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Rwanda may apply for a visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must get a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states and several other listed countries and territories can visit without a visa.

Good to know

  • Entry is refused to Syrian and United States citizens.
  • Visa fees, required documents and processing times are not specified.
  • Visa-free stay limits depend on citizenship.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Mali?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must get a visa before travelling. Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states and several other listed countries and territories can visit without a visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Mali?

There are 3 options: Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Mali without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, plus Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates can visit without a visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Mali tourist visa?

Entry is refused to Syrian and United States citizens.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Mali?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Mali visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Mali be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Mali tourist visa rules?

On Mali's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Mali?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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