Mali
Turkey
Turkey visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bamako-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Mali
- Embassy of Turkey in Bamako Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Turkey has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
Turkish citizens travelling to Mali
TurkeyMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Malian citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Mali
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Malian citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Mali?
The Turkish embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Mali?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.