South Sudan
Mali
Mali visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens 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)
Apply on Missions diplomatiques et postes consulaires du 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).
Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Mali
Mali has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 896 km
- 2,077 km
- 2,427 km
Measured from Juba, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Nairobi, Kenya (896 km), Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo (2,077 km) and Douala, Cameroon (2,427 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Sudan is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Malian citizens travelling to South Sudan
MaliSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan 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.
South Sudanese 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Mali
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
Mali has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.
Mali’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Senegal, Niger and Algeria require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to South Sudan
Malian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mali in South Sudan?
No. Mali has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Malian consulate is in Nairobi, Kenya, 896 km from Juba.
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 Sudan?
Malian citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.