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Swiss Consulate in Mali

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In Mali, Switzerland has a consulate in Bamako. Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Swiss consulates in Mali

Switzerland also has a consulate in Bamako; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Switzerland visa for Malian citizens

MaliSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Mali

SwitzerlandMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Switzerland

Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Mali

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Switzerland requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Mali, applications go to the consulate of Switzerland in Bamako, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.

Mali’s missions in Switzerland

Mali has no mission in Switzerland on record; Malian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Switzerland in Mali

There is no embassy of Switzerland in Mali on record, so Mali is probably covered by an embassy of Switzerland in another country. Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Mali.

Travel to Mali for Swiss citizens

Swiss citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel. In Mali, Swiss citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.

When the consulate of Switzerland in Mali is closed

The consulate of Switzerland in Mali closes on Mali’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Armed Forces Day on Wednesday 20 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Switzerland have consulates in Mali?

Yes, Switzerland has a consulate in Bamako.

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Malian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does Mali have an embassy in Switzerland?

No mission of Mali in Switzerland is on record.