Mali
Spain
Spain visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Mali
- Embassy of Spain in Bamako
Rue 260, Bamako
Spain has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Spain: visa decisions in Mali
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,222 | 1,152 | 950 | 44.9% | 36.6% |
| 2024 | 2,526 | 1,429 | 930 | 38.8% | 48.9% |
| 2025 | 3,380 | 2,039 | 1,116 | 34.8% | 37.2% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Mali (Bamako) received 3,380 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,039. The refusal rate was 34.8%. The refusal rate fell by 3.9 points from 38.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 34% compared with 2024 (2,526).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 42.5% of the applications lodged in Mali that year, from 14.9% at the consulates of France to 64.9% at those of the Netherlands. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Mali.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Mali, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Spanish citizens travelling to Mali
SpainMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Malian citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Malian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Mali
Spanish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Mali?
The Spanish embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Mali?
Spanish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Spain 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.