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Mali visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission
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)

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).

Malian missions in Russia

Mali has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Malian citizens travelling to Russia

MaliRussia Visa required Russia 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.

Russian 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).

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Russian citizens apply

In Russia, applications go to the Malian embassy in Moscow, or to a visa centre acting for Mali; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mali.

Mali’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Niger and Algeria require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Russia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Mali?

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

Where is the Malian embassy in Russia?

The Malian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

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 Russia?

Russia requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Russian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Russian 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.