Benin
Mali
Mali visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malian citizens travelling to Benin
MaliBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Mali
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 Benin 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Mali
No maximum stay in Mali is given in the data for Beninese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Mali’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Senegal, Niger, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Burkina Faso admit Beninese citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Benin
Malian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Beninese citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Malian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Mali visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
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.