Cape Verde
Mali
Mali visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Mali admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
MaliCape Verde Visa-free Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verdean 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Mali
No maximum stay in Mali is given in the data for Cape Verdean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Mali’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Senegal, Niger, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Burkina Faso admit Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde admits Malian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali admits Cape Verdean citizens without a visa.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde admits Malian citizens without a visa.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Mali visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
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.