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Mali visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Mali? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Mali flag
23Visa-free
0eVisa
2Visa on arrival
173Visa required

Mali entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 23 can enter Mali visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 2 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 173 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

25 of 198 passports can travel to Mali without arranging anything before departure.

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Mali entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Mali
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Mali visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Mali.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa202031
Asia30048
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 23
Visa on arrival 2
Visa required 173

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mali?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 23 can enter visa-free, 2 can get a visa on arrival and 173 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Mali without a visa?

23 passports have visa-free access to Mali, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Macau, Algeria and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Mali offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 2 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Mali. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 22 can enter Mali visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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