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Mali visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian 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)

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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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Addis Ababa are in Nairobi, Kenya (1,168 km from Addis Ababa), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,938 km) and Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (2,993 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from Ethiopia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Malian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Before travelling from Ethiopia to Mali, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

Niger and Algeria require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Malian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Ethiopia?

No. Mali has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Malian consulate is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,168 km from Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Malian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.