How to get a Mali visa from Egypt
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Mali.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Mali.
Business visa
Processing time8 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100
Tourist visa
Processing time8 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$100
Application requirements
Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Eligible applicants of this visa are foreigners traveling to Mali for the purpose of sightseeing, relaxation, and recreation.
- Foreign citizens who have the intention of visiting their friends or relatives residing in Mali can also apply for this visa.
- An official letter of invitation from the person you are visiting in Mali should be provided. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must state the duration of the visit.
- This visa allows its holders to attend festivals and events that are taking place in the country.
- Applicants of this visa who are employed are required to provide the original copy of their birth certificate which carries both names of their parents.
- Minors applying for this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate which carries both names of their parents
- During your time in the country, you are not allowed to receive payments for the services you render.
- Applicants of this visa are required to be in possession of the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
- Non-Egyptians should be in possession of a copy of their stay permit in Egypt.
Business visa
- The major applicants of this visa are business travelers who have the intention of engaging in business activities with their partners in Mali.
- Businessmen and businesswomen are allowed free to attend business meetings and negotiate and sign contracts during these meetings.
- Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their professional activity in the country.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Mali is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the duration and purpose of the business trip.
- The business letter must state who will bear the cost of the applicant’s finances in the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt should be provided. The letter must state the job position, salary level, and length of the applicant’s employment.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies should be provided, if any.
- You are required to be in possession of the International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Mali
Yes, all Egyptians traveling to Mali require a visa.
What is the highest point in Mali
Mount Hombori is the highest point in Mali. It is located in Mali’s Mopti Region near the town of Hombori. The mountain is 1,153 meters high.
How much of Mali is a desert
Mali’s size is 1,24,192 square kilometers and desert or semi-desert covers about 65 percent of Mali’s total area.
What is the main religion in Mali
The most practiced religion in Mali is Islam. Muslims constitute about 98% of the population of Mali.
What is the official language spoken in Mali
The official language spoken in Mali is French.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Mali visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.