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Mali visa for British citizens

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Mali requires British 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)

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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).

Malian missions in the United Kingdom

Mali has 1 mission in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: London.

The nearest Malian missions to London are in Brussels, Belgium (322 km from London), Paris, France (343 km) and Berlin, Germany (925 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the United Kingdom is decided by Mali, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Malian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom

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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.

Before travelling from the United Kingdom to Mali, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 British citizens can stay in Mali

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

How British citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in the United Kingdom, and its honorary consulate in London normally does not issue visas. British citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to the United Kingdom from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for British citizens

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

Malian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom

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

Frequently asked questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Mali in the United Kingdom?

No. Mali has no embassy in the United Kingdom, only honorary consulates in London. The nearest Malian embassy is in Brussels, Belgium, 322 km from London.

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 the United Kingdom?

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Can British citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; British 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.