Laos
Mali
Mali visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Mali requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Mali
Mali has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,782 km
- 2,842 km
- 5,380 km
Measured from Vientiane, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Beijing, China (2,782 km), New Delhi, India (2,842 km) and Tehran, Iran (5,380 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from Laos; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Malian citizens travelling to Laos
MaliLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
Lao 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 Lao citizens can stay in Mali
How long Lao citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Senegal, Niger and Algeria require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Malian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Mali in Laos?
No. Mali has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Malian embassy is in Beijing, China, 2,782 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Laos issues Malian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Lao 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.