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Mali visa for Australian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mali visa?

Entry visa for Mali (tourism, private visit, business)

Key facts

Fee
€110
Processing time
Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi)

Apply on Missions diplomatiques et postes consulaires du Mali

All visa types for Mali

Mali’s tourist visa costs €110 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Malian missions in Australia

Mali has 1 mission in Australia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Melbourne.

Measured from Canberra, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Beijing, China (9,009 km), New Delhi, India (10,351 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (10,817 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Australia is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Australia

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Travel advice for Mali

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Australia to Mali, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Mali at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Mali (updated 10 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Mali (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Australian citizens can stay in Mali

How long Australian citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Australian citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Australia, and its honorary consulate in Melbourne normally does not issue visas. Australian citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Australia from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for Australian citizens

Niger and Algeria require Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Australia

Malian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Mali?

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

Is there an embassy of Mali in Australia?

No. Mali has no embassy in Australia, only honorary consulates in Melbourne. The nearest Malian embassy is in Beijing, China, 9,009 km from Canberra.

How much does the Mali tourist visa cost?

Mali’s official sources give a standard fee of €110 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Malian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Australian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Australian citizens need a visa for Mali obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.