Mali

Mali Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Mali visa at a glance

Government visa fee: XOF 40,000–75,000 (~€60–115)
Processing time: Varies by mission (commonly several working days to a few weeks)
Validity: Typically up to 90 days depending on issuing mission; single or multiple entry
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Indian and Singapore passport holders and most non-exempt nationalities (ECOWAS and some listed countries are visa-exempt)
Arrival card: Arrival card

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Mali?

Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon etc. can generally enter Mali without a visa. Indian and Singapore passport holders and most non-exempt nationalities (ECOWAS and some listed countries are visa-exempt)

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon etc. do not require a visa for Mali for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MFA Singapore travel page (Mali)) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Mali visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Tourist visa (embassy) / VOA with pre-approval

Official fee: XOF 40,000–75,000 (~€60–115)

Validity: Typically up to 90 days depending on issuing mission; single or multiple entry
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: At submission
Time to approval: Varies by mission (commonly several working days to a few weeks)
Processing time: Varies by mission (commonly several working days to a few weeks)
Where to apply: Malian embassy / consulate

Who needs it: Indian and Singapore passport holders and most non-exempt nationalities (ECOWAS and some listed countries are visa-exempt)

Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Chad, Cameroon, Gabon etc.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
Completed visa application form
Passport photos
Return / onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Proof of sufficient funds
Invitation letter (if applicable)

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: Varies by embassy; courier and service fees may apply

SECURITY: most governments advise against travel — check advisories.

Source: MFA Singapore travel page (Mali) · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Mali visa — frequently asked questions

No. As of 2026 Mali does not operate an e-visa system; visas must be obtained from a Malian embassy or consulate.

Not generally. Visa-on-arrival is available only to a very limited set of nationalities; most travellers, including Indians and Singaporeans, must arrange a visa in advance.

Yes. Indian citizens must obtain a Mali visa before travelling.

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry to Mali.

The fee varies by embassy and visa type; confirm the exact amount with the mission where you apply.

At the nearest Malian embassy or consulate, or an accredited mission covering your country of residence.

Mali suspended visa issuance to U.S. citizens in early 2026 on a reciprocal basis; the security situation is volatile, so check advisories.

Tourist visa stay length depends on the visa issued, commonly up to 30 days, with longer validity possible from some missions.

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