Central African Republic 
Mali Central African Republic citizens require a visa to enter Mali for tourism; visas are not issued on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-10
At a glance
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Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket A round-trip flight itinerary and hotel reservation are typically required for the application.
Entry requirements
- The visa must be obtained in advance from a Malian diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate).
- Commonly issued tourist visas are valid for 30 or 90 days.
- Yellow Fever vaccination is a mandatory requirement for all visa applicants and for entry.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all visitors.
Ensure the visa is obtained before boarding, as Mali does not have a standard e-visa or VOA system for non-ECOWAS citizens.
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Sources
- Mali Department of Passports and Nationality (secondary info)
- Malian Embassy or Consulate services directory
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.