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Mali
Mali visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Mali requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Mali visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambamali.ca
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).
Malian missions in Canada
Mali has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Malian citizens travelling to Canada
MaliCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Mali
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Malian embassy in Ottawa, or to a visa centre acting for Mali; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mali.
Mali’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Senegal admits Canadian citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Canada
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Malian embassy in Canada?
The Malian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
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 Canada?
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.