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Mali visa for Dutch citizens

Visa required

Dutch citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

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

Mali’s tourist visa costs €110 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Where Dutch citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

Measured from Amsterdam, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Brussels, Belgium (177 km), Paris, France (427 km) and Berlin, Germany (570 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Netherlands is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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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.

For a trip from the Netherlands to Mali, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Dutch citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Dutch citizens

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

Malian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mali?

Dutch citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Mali in the Netherlands?

No. Mali has no embassy in the Netherlands. The nearest Malian embassy is in Brussels, Belgium, 177 km from Amsterdam.

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 the Netherlands?

Malian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Can Dutch citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Dutch 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.