Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Mali.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMVISITING FAMILYTourist VisaFor 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.View visa details
- SHORT STAYONLINE APPLICATIONMali 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.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEXEMPT NATIONALSNO VISAVisa-Free EntryFor nationals of exempt countries, this route allows short visits to Mali without a visa, covering brief stays for travellers who qualify by nationality.View visa details
- SHORT STAYLIMITED NATIONALITIESON ENTRYVisa on ArrivalFor 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.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaA short visa for travellers passing through Mali en route to another destination, covering brief stops rather than a full visit to the country.View visa details
- WORKLONG STAYEMPLOYMENTLong-Stay Work Visa and Work PermitThe long-stay visa and work authorisation route for foreign nationals employed in Mali, combining the entry visa with the permit needed to work legally in the country.View visa details
- STUDYLONG STAYENROLMENTStudent VisaA long-stay visa for foreign nationals accepted to study at an institution in Mali, allowing enrolled students to reside in the country for the duration of their course.View visa details
- FAMILYLONG STAYSPOUSE DEPENDANTSFamily / Accompanying Family VisaA long-stay route for spouses and dependants joining a family member who is resident in Mali, letting close relatives settle alongside their sponsor in the country.View visa details
- BUSINESSSHORT STAYBusiness VisaA short-stay visa for foreign nationals travelling to Mali for business activities, covering meetings and commercial visits rather than taking up local employment.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTLONG STAYRESIDENCEResidence Permit (Carte de Séjour)The permit foreign nationals need to reside legally in Mali beyond a short stay, formalising longer-term residence for those staying in the country long-term.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPLONG RESIDENCEMalian Nationality by NaturalisationFor foreign nationals who have resided in Mali long term, this route covers acquiring Malian nationality by naturalisation and becoming a citizen of the country.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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