Mali
Italy
Italy visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambbamako.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Mali
- Embassy of Italy in Bamako
Bamako, quartiere du Fleuve, Casa DEuropa presso edificio UATT - 2° piano, Bamako
Italy has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Italian citizens travelling to Mali
ItalyMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Mali to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Malian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Malian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Mali
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Mali?
The Italian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.