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Mali visa for Bulgarian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 7 November 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).

Where Bulgarian citizens apply for a visa for Mali

Mali has no embassy or consulate in Bulgaria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Malian missions to Sofia are in Ankara, Turkey (856 km from Sofia), Rome, Italy (891 km) and Prague, the Czech Republic (1,058 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bulgaria is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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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.

Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to Mali can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Bulgarian citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Bulgarian citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Bulgaria from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

Senegal admits Bulgarian citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Mali?

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

Is there an embassy of Mali in Bulgaria?

No. Mali has no embassy in Bulgaria. The nearest Malian embassy is in Ankara, Turkey, 856 km from Sofia.

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 Bulgaria?

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.