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Mali visa for Maltese citizens

Visa required

Maltese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mali visa?

Entry visa for Mali (tourism, private visit, business)

Key facts

Fee
€110
Processing time
Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi)

Apply on Missions diplomatiques et postes consulaires du Mali

All visa types for Mali

For the tourist visa, Mali’s official sources give a standard fee of €110, and applications are made on diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Where Maltese citizens apply for a visa for Mali

Mali has no embassy or consulate in Malta on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Malian missions to Valletta are in Tripoli, Libya (365 km from Valletta), Tunis, Tunisia (402 km) and Rome, Italy (694 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malta is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Malta

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Travel advice for Mali

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Maltese citizens planning a trip to Mali can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Mali at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Mali (updated 10 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Mali (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Maltese citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Maltese citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Malta. Maltese citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Malta from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for Maltese citizens

Senegal admits Maltese citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Maltese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Malta

Malian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Malta and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Mali?

Maltese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Malta?

No. Mali has no embassy in Malta. The nearest Malian embassy is in Tripoli, Libya, 365 km from Valletta.

How much does the Mali tourist visa cost?

Mali’s official sources give a standard fee of €110 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Malta?

Malian citizens need a visa for Malta, obtained before travel.

Can Maltese citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Maltese citizens need a visa for Mali 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.