Burundi
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Mali visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
- 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
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 Burundi
- 800 km
- 1,629 km
- 2,317 km
Mali has 1 mission in Burundi. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bujumbura.
Measured from Gitega, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (800 km), Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (1,629 km) and Bata, Equatorial Guinea (2,317 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Malian citizens travelling to Burundi
MaliBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi 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 Burundi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Mali
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi, and its honorary consulate in Bujumbura normally does not issue visas. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Niger and Algeria require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Burundi
Burundi issues Malian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Is there an embassy of Mali in Burundi?
No. Mali has no embassy in Burundi, only honorary consulates in Bujumbura. The nearest Malian consulate is in Nairobi, Kenya, 800 km from Gitega.
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 Burundi?
Burundi issues Malian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Burundian citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Burundian 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.