Bhutan
Mali
Mali visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Mali requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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
For the tourist visa, Mali’s official sources give a standard fee of €110, and applications are made on diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Mali
Mali has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,228 km
- 2,825 km
- 3,710 km
The nearest Malian missions to Thimphu are in New Delhi, India (1,228 km from Thimphu), Beijing, China (2,825 km) and Tehran, Iran (3,710 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Malian citizens travelling to Bhutan
MaliBhutan e-Visa Bhutan 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.
Before travelling from Bhutan to Mali, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Bhutanese citizens can stay in Mali
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Senegal, Niger and Algeria require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Bhutan
Malian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Mali in Bhutan?
No. Mali has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest Malian embassy is in New Delhi, India, 1,228 km from Thimphu.
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 Bhutan?
Malian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Bhutanese 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.