MaliBrazil

Brazil visa for Malian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Brazil requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bamako.itamaraty.gov.br

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita

All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Brazilian missions in Mali

  • Embassy of Brazil in Bamako

    Embassy · Bamako

    Rue 113 - porte nº 62 - Badalabougou Ouest Bamako République du Mali

    Today 09:00–17:00

Brazil has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Mali

BrazilMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Brazil

Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Malian citizens planning a trip to Brazil can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malian citizens can stay in Brazil

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

How Malian citizens apply

In Mali, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for Malian citizens

Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Mali

Mali requires Brazilian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Brazil requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Brazilian embassy in Mali?

The Brazilian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Mali?

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

Can Malian citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

No; Malian citizens need a visa for Brazil 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.