Mali
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Mali
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Bamako
Rue 250, porte 31, Hamdallaye ACI 2000, Bamako
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Netherlands: visa decisions in Mali
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,165 | 1,202 | 1,837 | 59.7% | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 4,275 | 1,499 | 2,600 | 62.5% | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 4,415 | 1,499 | 2,868 | 64.9% | 23.3% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in Mali (Bamako) received 4,415 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,499. The refusal rate was 64.9%. The refusal rate rose by 2.4 points from 62.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (4,275).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 42.5% of the applications lodged in Mali that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the most applied-for Schengen state in Mali.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Mali, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Dutch citizens travelling to Mali
NetherlandsMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
Malian citizens planning a trip to the Netherlands can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Malian citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Malian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Malian citizens
Germany and Belgium require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Mali
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Mali?
The Dutch embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mali?
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.