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Mali visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

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

Checked 7 November 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)

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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 North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Pyongyang are in Beijing, China (804 km from Pyongyang), New Delhi, India (4,579 km) and Tehran, Iran (6,384 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to North Korea

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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 North Korea 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 North Korean citizens can stay in Mali

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

How North Korean citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

Senegal, Niger and Algeria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to North Korea

North Korea requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Mali?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Is there an embassy of Mali in North Korea?

No. Mali has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Malian embassy is in Beijing, China, 804 km from Pyongyang.

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 North Korea?

North Korea requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can North Korean citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Mali obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.