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Mali visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
- Where to apply
- 8 missions
- Visa guide
- Mali visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at facebook.com
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
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).
Malian missions in France
- Embassy of Mali in Paris
89, rue du Cherche-Midi, 75263 Paris Cedex 06
- Consulate General of Mali in Paris
53, rue Hoche, 93170 Bagnolet, Paris
- Consulate General of Mali in Lyon
7 quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon
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- Honorary Consulate of Mali in Paris
56, avenue Victor Segoffi - D45, 31400 Toulouse, Paris
- Honorary Consulate of Mali in Marseille
47, rue de la Paix, 13001 Marseille
- Honorary Consulate of Mali in Bordeaux
9, rue du Moulin, 33650 La Brède, Bordeaux
All missions of Mali in France
Mali has 8 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux.
Malian citizens travelling to France
MaliFrance Visa required France 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 France 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 French citizens can stay in Mali
How long French citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Malian embassy in Paris and the consulates in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux, or to a visa centre acting for Mali; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mali.
Mali’s neighbours for French citizens
Senegal admits French citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to France
France requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Mali?
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Where is the Malian embassy in France?
The Malian embassy in France is in Paris; there are also consulates in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux.
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 France?
France requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; French 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.