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Mali passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Mali passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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30Visa-free
45eVisa
19Visa on arrival
104Visa required

Mali passport at a glance

With a Mali passport you can enter 30 destinations visa-free and 19 with a visa on arrival, so 49 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 104 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Mali

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Mali passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Mali passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa216179
Asia381822
Europe00243
North America51413
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Mali passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 30
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 19
Visa required 104

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Mali passport holders visit without a visa?

Mali passport holders can visit 30 destinations visa-free, including Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Seychelles and others. Adding the 19 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 49 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Mali passport holders?

19 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Mali passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Mali passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Mali passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco and others.

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Mali passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Mali passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Mali passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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