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Mali Mali Central African Republic Central African Republic
Visa required

Malian citizens require a visa to enter the Central African Republic (CAR) for tourism; it must be obtained in advance.

Last verified: 2026-02-11

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Round-trip flight tickets are mandatory for the application.

Entry requirements

  • Visas are not issued at CAR ports of entry and must be secured from an embassy or consulate before travel.
  • Tourist visas are typically issued for durations between 30 and 90 days.
  • The application requires multiple copies of the form and passport-sized photographs.

Stay

Standard tourist visas usually permit a maximum stay of 90 days.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering the CAR.

Ensure three copies of the application and photos are submitted as per standard embassy requirements.

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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.