ChadMali

Mali visa for Chadian citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by Chadian citizens for Mali, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Mali

Malian citizens travelling to Chad

MaliChad Visa-free, 90 days Chad 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 Chad 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).

Good to know

How long Chadian citizens can stay in Mali

Chadian citizens may stay in Mali for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mali.

Mali’s neighbours for Chadian citizens

Niger, Ivory Coast and Mauritania admit Chadian citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Chad

Malian citizens can visit Chad without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Chad and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Mali?

No visa is needed by Chadian citizens for Mali, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Chadian citizens stay in Mali?

Chadian citizens can stay in Mali for up to 90 days.

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Chad?

Malian citizens can visit Chad without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Chadian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

Yes, Chadian citizens can enter Mali without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.