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Mali visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 25 can travel to Mali without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 173 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Mali: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Mali?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa required –
United Kingdom Visa required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa-free –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa required –
Australia Visa required –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 0/46
Asia 3/50
Africa 22/53
North America 0/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter Mali visa-free

23 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Mali

2 passports

Passports that need a visa for Mali

173 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mali?

It depends on your passport. 23 passports can enter Mali visa-free, 2 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 173 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Mali without a visa?

23 passports can enter Mali visa-free, including Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Gambia, Ghana and others.

Holding a Mali passport? See where the Mali passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Mali before you book.