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Mali visa for Latvian citizens

Visa required

Mali requires Latvian 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

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 Latvian citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

Measured from Riga, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Moscow, Russia (843 km), Berlin, Germany (850 km) and Prague, the Czech Republic (999 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from Latvia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Malian citizens travelling to Latvia

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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 Latvia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Latvian citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Latvian citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Latvian citizens

Senegal admits Latvian citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Latvian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Latvia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires Latvian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Latvia?

No. Mali has no embassy in Latvia. The nearest Malian embassy is in Moscow, Russia, 843 km from Riga.

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 Latvia?

Malian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.

Can Latvian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Latvian 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.