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Mali visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 7 November 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

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 citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Vatican City are in Rome, Italy (7 km from Vatican City), Tunis, Tunisia (597 km) and Lyon, France (746 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from the Holy See; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Malian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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.

For a trip from the Holy See 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Mali

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

How citizens of the Holy See apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Niger and Algeria require citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in the Holy See?

No. Mali has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Malian embassy is in Rome, Italy, 7 km from Vatican City.

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 the Holy See?

Malian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Mali visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Mali obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.