Senegal
Mali
Mali visa for Senegalese citizens
Entry requirement
Senegalese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Mali.
- 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 Senegal
MaliSenegal Visa-free, 90 days Senegal 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 Senegal 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Senegalese citizens can stay in Mali
No maximum stay in Mali is given in the data for Senegalese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Mali’s neighbours for Senegalese citizens
Niger, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mauritania and Burkina Faso admit Senegalese citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Senegalese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to Senegal
Malian citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Senegal and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Senegalese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Mali.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
Malian citizens do not need a visa for Senegal: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Senegalese citizens enter Mali visa-free?
Yes, Senegalese 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.