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Mali visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

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

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 the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Mali

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

Measured from Bangui, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Douala, Cameroon (982 km), Bata, Equatorial Guinea (1,015 km) and Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (1,027 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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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.

For a trip from the Central African Republic 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Mali

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

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Mali accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Senegal, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso admit citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free. Niger and Algeria require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Mali in the Central African Republic?

No. Mali has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Malian consulate is in Douala, Cameroon, 982 km from Bangui.

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 the Central African Republic?

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Mali visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.