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Mali visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Eritrean citizens 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

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).

Where Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Asmara are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,319 km from Asmara), Nairobi, Kenya (1,864 km) and Tehran, Iran (2,591 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Eritrea is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Eritrea

MaliEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.

Eritrean 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).

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

Senegal, Niger and Algeria require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Eritrea

Malian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Mali?

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Eritrea?

No. Mali has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Malian embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,319 km from Asmara.

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 Eritrea?

Malian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.