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Mali visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

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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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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to São Tomé are in Libreville, Gabon (300 km from São Tomé), Bata, Equatorial Guinea (378 km) and Douala, Cameroon (526 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Malian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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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.

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Mali

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

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Mali accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Senegal, Niger and Algeria require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Mali in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Mali has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Malian embassy is in Libreville, Gabon, 300 km from São Tomé.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Malian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Mali visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.