Visitor & short-stay visas
Malian Mali eVisa (Online Application)
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.
Under review — check current rules
Important information
- Official name
- Online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal)
- Route type
- Online application channel for a short-stay visa
- Operated by
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et de la Coopération Internationale
- Where to apply
- Official Mali visa portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml)
- Run by Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; routes to the nearest Malian mission
- Cost
- Set by nationality
- The Embassy of Mali in the USA lists US$185 for U.S. citizens; other nationalities differ
- Entries / Validity
- Depends on nationality
- The Embassy of Mali in the USA states U.S. citizens may be issued multiple-entry visas valid up to 5 years
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Needed to enter Mali
Who it is for
- Eligible travellers whose country of residence is served by the online channel.
- Applicants for short-stay purposes such as tourism or business.
How to apply
- Open the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa platform.
- Select your nationality, residence and reason for coming to Mali.
- Complete the online form and upload the required documents.
- Follow the instructions for the mission handling your application.
Requirements
Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs now handles visa requests through its official online portal, which first checks whether your nationality needs a visa and then routes your application to the Malian mission responsible for your country.
- A passport that stays valid for your intended stay and has blank pages for the visa
- A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which Mali requires for entry
- Supporting documents for your trip, such as proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation and your travel itinerary
- Payment of the visa fee, which is set according to your nationality
Documents you may need
- Passport with adequate remaining validity and blank pages
- Recent passport-style photograph(s)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation
- Onward or return travel itinerary
Frequently asked questions
The Mali government visa portal is in French. The pages guide you through selecting your reason for travel and the mission that will handle your application, but you may want a translation tool to hand.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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