Mali
Egypt
Egypt visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Mali
- Embassy of Egypt in Bamako
rue Badalabougou Ouest, a côté le palais de culture 50, Bamako
Egypt has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Mali
EgyptMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Malian citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Mali
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Mali?
The Egyptian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.