Mali
Sweden
Sweden visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Sweden requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Sweden’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Mali
- Embassy of Sweden in Bamako
Ouolofobougou, Bamako
Sweden has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Swedish citizens travelling to Mali
SwedenMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- 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 Sweden can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Malian citizens may stay in Sweden 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 Swedish embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Malian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Norway and Finland require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Mali
Swedish citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Mali?
The Swedish embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Mali?
Swedish citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Can Malian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Sweden 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.