Mali visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Malian Visa is not required for Burkinabes

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a duration of 90 days, citizens of Burkina Faso travelling to Mali can do so without a visa.
  • Intending visitors from Burkina Faso are to possess a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Mali. The passport should have at least one blank page for stamping.
  • The import and export of the local currency and foreign currencies are unlimited, but amounts exceeding XOF 25,000 must be declared.
  • Visitors are to provide proof of accommodation for their stay in Mali, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host who is already living in Mali.
  • Citizens of Burkina Faso visiting Mali must provide a copy of their financial statement to show that they have enough money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in Mali.
  • Burkinabe minors travelling without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
  • Travellers with pets mush possess a Veterinary Health certificate from Burkina Faso, issued no more than 3 days before travelling to Mali. Also, dogs must have been vaccinated against rabies.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from visitors from Burkina Faso.
  • Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Mali can do so from any international airport in Burkina Faso. These airports can be found in Ouagadougou and Tenkodogo.
  • Some of the airlines that travellers can board from Burkina Faso to Mali include Air Burkina, Air Senegal and Air Cote D'Ivoire.
  • The estimated flight duration from Burkina Faso to Bamako, Mali is 1 hour, 20 minutes.
  • The official currency used in Mali is the West African CFA franc. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Mali is an Islam dominating country, with about 95% of the country’s population being Muslims. Other religions like Christianity and Animist are present in the country.
  • The power and socket plug used in Mali is of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Mali has a sub-tropical climate. The country has three main seasons, rainy seasons from June to October, a cooler season from October to February and the dry season from March to June.
  • Mali is a multilingual country, French is, however, the official language of the country. Bambara is the most widely spoken in Mali.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $ 35 a day for expenses while in Mali.
  • Visitors can move around in Mali with buses, taxis and car rental.
  • Mali makes use of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4). Both countries are in the same timezone.
  • Tomb of Askia, Mopti, Cliff Of Bandiagara and Djenne are fascinating places in Mali that tourists can visit while in the country.
  • Visitors in Mali are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mali safe for tourist travel?

Apart from the northern part of Mali, which remains dangerous, tourists can visit other parts of the country without much trouble. They are, nevertheless, advised to remain cautious while in the country.

When is the best time to visit Mali?

The best time to travel to Mali is during the dry season which falls between October to January. During this period, the roads are easily accessible.

What is the official language in Mali?

Mali is a multilingual country. French, however, remains the official language of the country. Bambara is the most widely spoken language in Mali.

What is the most practiced religion in Mali?

Mali is an Islam-dominating country, with about 95% of the country’s population being Muslims. Other religions like Christianity and Animist are also present.