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Mali visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
- 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
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 Malagasy citizens apply for a visa for Mali
Mali has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mali in Pretoria2,124 km
Pretorius Street 876, Pretoria
- 2,282 km
- 3,862 km
The nearest Malian missions to Antananarivo are in Pretoria, South Africa (2,124 km from Antananarivo), Nairobi, Kenya (2,282 km) and Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (3,862 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Madagascar is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Malian citizens travelling to Madagascar
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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 Madagascar 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Mali
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Madagascar from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for Malagasy citizens
Niger and Algeria require Malagasy citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Malian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mali?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mali in Madagascar?
No. Mali has no embassy in Madagascar. The nearest Malian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 2,124 km from Antananarivo.
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 Madagascar?
Malian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; Malagasy 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.