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Mali visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese 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 China
Mali has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Malian citizens travelling to China
MaliChina Visa required China 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.
Chinese 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 Chinese citizens can stay in Mali
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Malian embassy in Beijing, or to a visa centre acting for Mali; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mali.
Mali’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Niger and Algeria require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to China
China requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Where is the Malian embassy in China?
The Malian embassy in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
China requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.