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Mali visa for South African citizens

Visa required

Mali requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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).

Malian missions in South Africa

Mali has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.

Malian citizens travelling to South Africa

MaliSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in Mali

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

How South African citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for South African citizens

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

Malian citizens travelling to South Africa

Malian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Malian embassy in South Africa?

The Malian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.

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 South Africa?

Malian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Can South African citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; South African 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.