Mali
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bamako.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Mali
NigeriaMali Visa-free Mali visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Malian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Chad, Niger and Benin admit Malian citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Mali
Nigerian citizens can enter Mali without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Malian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Nigerian citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
Can Malian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Malian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.