Mali
Republic of Mali
At a glance
Mali visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Mali depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Mali, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Mali already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Mali in →Do you need a visa for Mali?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Mali — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Mali
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 24 countries can currently enter Mali visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Mali they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Mali’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Mali runs on 220V with plug types C, E. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Mali.
Full power guide for MaliLocation
Light & dark
Bamako swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:26.
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