Mali
India
India visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofindiabamako.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Mali
- Embassy of India in Bamako
101, Avenue de lOUA, B.P. 8008, Badalabougou Est, Bamako (Mali), Consular Services
India has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Indian citizens travelling to Mali
IndiaMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
For a trip from Mali to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in India
Malian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Malian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Malian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Malian citizens
China and Myanmar require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Mali
Indian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Malian citizens stay in India?
Malian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Mali?
The Indian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Indian citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.