Mali
Norway
Norway visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
For the tourist visa, Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Norwegian missions in Mali
Norway has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Mali
NorwayMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Norway, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Norway
How long Malian citizens may stay in Norway 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 Norwegian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Norway; fees, documents and processing times are published by Norway.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Malian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Mali
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Mali?
The Norwegian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Norway 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.