Mali
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mali.diplomatie.gouv.ci
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ivorian citizens travelling to Mali
Ivory CoastMali Visa-free Mali visa for citizens of Ivory Coast
Travel advice for Ivory Coast
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Ivory Coast, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ivory Coast at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 February 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ivory Coast (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast
Malian citizens may stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Liberia, Ghana, Guinea and Burkina Faso admit Malian citizens visa-free.
Ivorian citizens travelling to Mali
Mali admits Ivorian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Ivory Coast.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Malian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Malian citizens stay in Ivory Coast?
Malian citizens can stay in Ivory Coast for up to 90 days.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali admits Ivorian citizens without a visa.
Can Malian citizens enter Ivory Coast visa-free?
Yes, Malian citizens can enter Ivory Coast without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.