Mali
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Mali
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Mali, with its embassy in Bamako.
British citizens travelling to Mali
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Mali to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Malian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Ireland requires Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Mali
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Mali?
The British embassy in Mali is in Bamako.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Mali?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Can Malian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Malian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.