Mali Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Mali?

Yes. US citizens must have a visa to enter Mali. In addition to a visa, travelers must have a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page for the entry stamp. Note that blank amendment and endorsement pages do not fulfill this requirement. Proof of the yellow fever vaccine is required for entry as well.

Is A …	A Mali Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	Must be valid at entry
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry stamp
Visas	Yes
Vaccinations	Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required at entry

Sources: Embassy of Mali and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Mali on Arrival?

Airport visas are available in Mali, but travelers are strongly discouraged from obtaining their visa via this method. The price of on arrival visas is subject to change at the discretion of the immigration officer. Also, the immigration officer may request additional supporting documentation to issue the visa. If you do not have the item he or she requests, your visa may not be issued and you will be forced to leave the country on the next flight. To avoid excessive fees and unexpected travel restrictions, it is best to work with a travel document expert to obtain your visa in advance via the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mali in Washington, DC.

What Types of Materials Support My Mali Visa Application?

To apply for a Mali visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the Embassy of Mali’s requirements
• Vaccination Certificate for yellow fever
• Hotel Confirmation
• Properly Completed Mali Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Mali, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Mali? Let the Mali visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Mali?

Call ! We work directly with the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mali to obtain your visa for you. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Mali. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Mali?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Mali. Especially if you are a frequent traveler, make sure your passport has a minimum of one blank visa page for the entry stamp. Do you need to get your passport renewed? We can help, and we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Proof of the yellow fever vaccine is required to enter Mali. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get this travel vaccine as well as all of the other vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Mali.