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Mali visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Visa required

Mali requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 31 October 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).

Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Mali

Mali has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Malian missions to Colombo are in New Delhi, India (2,421 km from Colombo), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (4,047 km) and Tehran, Iran (4,320 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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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.

Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens

Senegal, Niger and Algeria require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Malian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Sri Lanka?

No. Mali has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Malian embassy is in New Delhi, India, 2,421 km from Colombo.

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 Sri Lanka?

Malian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Mali obtained in advance.

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.