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South Africa visa for Malian citizens

e-Visa

Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Mali

South Africa has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.

South African citizens travelling to Mali

South AfricaMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of South Africa

Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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 South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Malian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Malian citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Malian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for Malian citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Mali

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South African embassy in Mali?

The South African embassy in Mali is in Bamako.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Mali?

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Can Malian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Malian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.

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.