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Mali visa for Swiss citizens

Visa required

Swiss 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

All visa types for Mali

Mali’s tourist visa costs €110 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Where Swiss citizens apply for a visa for Mali

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

The nearest Malian missions to Bern are in Lyon, France (239 km from Bern), Brussels, Belgium (486 km) and Prague, the Czech Republic (619 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Switzerland is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to Switzerland

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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.

Swiss 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Swiss citizens can stay in Mali

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

How Swiss citizens apply

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

Mali’s neighbours for Swiss citizens

Senegal admits Swiss citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to Switzerland

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Mali.

Frequently asked questions

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Mali?

Swiss citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Mali in Switzerland?

No. Mali has no embassy in Switzerland. The nearest Malian consulate general is in Lyon, France, 239 km from Bern.

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 Switzerland?

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Can Swiss citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Swiss 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.