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Mali visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
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

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 DR Congo apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Kinshasa are in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (8 km from Kinshasa), Libreville, Gabon (840 km) and Bata, Equatorial Guinea (924 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of DR Congo is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to DR Congo

MaliDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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 DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Mali

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

Niger and Algeria require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to DR Congo

Malian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in DR Congo?

No. Mali has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Malian embassy is in Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo, 8 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

Malian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Mali visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.