Mali
North Korea
North Korea visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Malian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,051 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja1,732 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
- Embassy of North Korea in Madrid3,125 km
Calle de Darío Aparicio 43, Madrid
The nearest North Korean missions to Bamako are in Dakar, Senegal (1,051 km from Bamako), Abuja, Nigeria (1,732 km) and Madrid, Spain (3,125 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mali is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Mali
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- 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 North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Malian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Mali. Malian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Mali from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Malian citizens
China and Russia require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Mali
Mali requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Mali?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Mali. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 1,051 km from Bamako.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mali requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Malian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for North Korea 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.