Mali
Canada
Canada visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Mali
- Embassy of Canada in Bamako
Avenue Al Qoods - Route de Koulikoro, Bamako
Canada has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mali
CanadaMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
For a trip from Mali to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Malian citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Malian citizens
The United States requires Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mali
Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Malian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Mali?
The Canadian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.