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Mali visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
- 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
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 the United States
- Embassy of Mali in Washington D.C.
R Street Northwest 2130, 20008 Washington
Mali has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Malian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Mali
How long US citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Malian embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Mali; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mali.
Mali’s neighbours for US citizens
Senegal admits US citizens visa-free. Niger and Algeria require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malian citizens travelling to the United States
Malian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Mali.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Mali?
US citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Where is the Malian embassy in the United States?
The Malian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Malian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Mali visa-free?
No; US 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.