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Mali visa for Namibian citizens

Visa required

Namibian 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 Namibian citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Windhoek are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,184 km from Windhoek), Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (2,043 km) and Libreville, Gabon (2,686 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Namibia is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Namibia

MaliNamibia e-Visa Namibia 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.

Namibian 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 Namibian citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Namibian citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

Guinea admits Namibian citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Namibian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Namibia

Namibia requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Namibia?

No. Mali has no embassy in Namibia. The nearest Malian embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,184 km from Windhoek.

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 Namibia?

Namibia requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Namibian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Namibian 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.