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Visitor & short-stay

Visitor & short-stay routes for Mali.

5 Malian resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Tourist VisaVisa route

    For foreign nationals visiting Mali for tourism, leisure or visiting friends and family, this short-stay visa covers temporary trips rather than work, study or long-term residence.

  • Mali eVisa (Online Application)Visa route

    The online channel for starting a Mali visa application, handled digitally through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs platform rather than in person at an embassy.

  • Visa-Free EntryVisa route

    For nationals of exempt countries, this route allows short visits to Mali without a visa, covering brief stays for travellers who qualify by nationality.

  • Visa on ArrivalVisa route

    For eligible travellers, this visa is obtained at the point of entry into Mali rather than in advance, and is available only to a limited set of nationalities.

  • Transit VisaVisa route

    A short visa for travellers passing through Mali en route to another destination, covering brief stops rather than a full visit to the country.