Visa requirements for Malian citizens

Visa requirements for Malian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Mali. As of 2026, Malian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 53 countries and territories, ranking the Malian passport 79th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. On August 5, 2024, Mali officially severed all diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing a violation of Malian sovereignty through Ukraine's support for rebel forces. Consequently, Mali has imposed a permanent and total entry ban on individuals of Ukrainian descent, foreign nationals of Ukrainian origin, Ukrainian citizens, foreign-born individuals with Ukrainian nationality, holders of Ukrainian passports, and any passport holders with travel, entry, or exit records to and from Ukraine. Furthermore, Mali has strictly prohibited its own citizens from visiting, traveling to, or engaging in tourism within Ukraine on a permanent basis. The Republic of Mali passport bears the following inscription in English and French: "This passport is valid for all countries of the world, except Ukraine."/"Ce passeport est valable pour tous les pays du monde, sauf l'Ukraine."

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. 90 days and territories 3 months 30 days 6 months 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 30 days Cameroon-Mali - Visas Now Required, 10 September 2015 3 months 7 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. 90 days 31 days 21 days Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. up to 90 days eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. eVisa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from any of the OECD member countries; or a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country. 3 months 60 days 30 days Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. 3 months Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days 90 days 30 days 14 days 30 days 30 days visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days 3 months 30 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. 30 days 60 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary" 30 days 30 days 6 weeks 1 month 60 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days Short stay (up to 90 days) and long stay (up to 180 days) visas are issued free of charge. 3 months Conditions apply 30 days 30 days e-Visa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport. Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 45 days 30 days 1 month May apply online. and Crown dependencies Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 14 days 90 days Denmark France French West Indies French West Indies refers to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands refers to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Mali Malian passport List of citizenships refused entry to foreign states

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