Botswana
Mali
Mali visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
- 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 citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Mali
Mali has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mali in Pretoria263 km
Pretorius Street 876, Pretoria
- 2,537 km
- 2,849 km
The nearest Malian missions to Gaborone are in Pretoria, South Africa (263 km from Gaborone), Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (2,537 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (2,849 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Malian citizens travelling to Botswana
MaliBotswana e-Visa Botswana 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 Botswana 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Mali
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Niger and Algeria require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Botswana
Malian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mali?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mali in Botswana?
No. Mali has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Malian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 263 km from Gaborone.
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 Botswana?
Malian citizens need an e-Visa for Botswana, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Mali visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana 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.