Mali Tourist visa (embassy) / VOA with pre-approval: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Tourist visa / VOA: XOF 40,000–75,000
See official fee detailsMali Tourist visa (embassy) / VOA with pre-approval at a glance
- Government visa fee
- XOF 40,000–75,000 (~€60–115)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Varies by mission (commonly several working days to a few weeks)
- 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
Do you need a visa to 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Mali visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Tourist 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.
Who can apply
Mali visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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