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Mali visa for Ivorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free

Ivorian citizens can enter Mali without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Mali

Malian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

MaliIvory Coast Visa-free, 90 days Ivory Coast 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.

Before travelling from Ivory Coast 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).

Good to know

How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Mali

No maximum stay in Mali is given in the data for Ivorian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

Mali’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens

Senegal, Niger, Guinea, Mauritania and Burkina Faso admit Ivorian citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Malian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ivory Coast and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Ivorian citizens can enter Mali without a visa.

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Malian citizens can visit Ivory Coast without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Ivorian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

Yes, Ivorian citizens can enter Mali without a visa.

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.