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Russia visa for Malian citizens

Visa required

Russia requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rusembmali.mid.ru

Which Russia visa?

Ordinary tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to six months
Processing time
Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.

All visa types for Russia

Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.

Russian missions in Mali

Russia has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.

Russian citizens travelling to Mali

RussiaMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Russia

Travel advice for Russia

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Malian citizens can stay in Russia

How long Malian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.

Russia’s neighbours for Malian citizens

Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Russian citizens travelling to Mali

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Russia requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Russian embassy in Mali?

The Russian embassy in Mali is in Bamako.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Can Malian citizens enter Russia visa-free?

No; Malian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.