Niger
Mali
Mali visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
- 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 Niger
MaliNiger Visa-free Niger 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.
For a trip from Niger 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Mali
No maximum stay in Mali is given in the data for Nigerien citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Mali’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mauritania and Burkina Faso admit Nigerien citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Niger
Niger admits Malian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Mali?
Nigerien citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger admits Malian citizens without a visa.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Mali visa-free?
Yes, Nigerien citizens can enter Mali without a visa.
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.