Mauritania
Mali
Mali visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Mali: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malian citizens travelling to Mauritania
MaliMauritania Visa-free, 90 days Mauritania visa for citizens of Mali
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.
Mauritanian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Mali
Mauritanian citizens may stay in Mali for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mali.
Mali’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Senegal, Niger, Algeria, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free.
Malian citizens travelling to Mauritania
No visa is needed by Malian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Mauritanian citizens do not need a visa for Mali: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Mali?
Mauritanian citizens can stay in Mali for up to 90 days.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
No visa is needed by Malian citizens for Mauritania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Mali visa-free?
Yes, Mauritanian citizens can enter Mali without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.