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Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Mali
DjiboutiMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Djibouti
Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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 Djibouti can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Djibouti
Malian citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Malian citizens apply
Malian citizens receive the visa for Djibouti at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Djibouti’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Eritrea requires Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Mali
Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Malian citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Malian citizens stay in Djibouti?
Malian citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.