Mali · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Mali?

Entry rules for Mali by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 14 countries and territories can visit Mali without a visa. Everyone else, 180 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free: 14
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 180

About 7.6 bn people (94% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Mali: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of MaliCabo Verde, Ghana, Liberia and 1 more: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Mali entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	14	Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali
Visa required	As granted	180	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali

Visa-free: Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco and 11 more

14 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform), checked 31 Oct 2026Vous n'avez pas besoin d'un visa pour vous rendre au Mali, présentez-vous avec les pièces d'identité ou passeport en vigueur dans votre pays.In English: You do not need a visa to travel to Mali; come with the identity documents or passport valid in your country.

Visa required: India, China, the US and 177 more

180 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Mali, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform), checked 31 Oct 2026Un visa vous est requis pour voyager sur le territoire Malien. Cliquez sur OK pour commencer votre demande de visa.In English: A visa is required to travel to Malian territory. Click OK to start your visa application.

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mali, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Mali?

It depends on your passport: 14 nationalities are visa-free and 180 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Mali (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Mali?

Yes. US citizens need a visa before they travel to Mali (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Mali visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml.

Sources and changes

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali (visa checker on the missions' consular platform)diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml · checked 31 Oct 2026
Mali missions' consular platform: visa check and application (MFA)diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml · checked 31 Oct 2026
AES heads of state declaration on ECOWAS nationals (14 Dec 2024), published by Burkina Faso's foreign ministrydiplomatie.gov.bf · checked 31 Oct 2026
Mali national police (links to entry and stay visa services)police.gouv.ml · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. No change since.

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