Mali visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Malian Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian passport holders do not require a visa to visit Mali.
  • Your passport must be valid for six months, beyond the duration of your trip and one blank page.
  • Before entry into Mali, visitors must have a valid passport, two passport photographs, and a copy of the flight itinerary. 
  • All visitors require a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
  • Your single entry visa is valid for 30 days, while the multiple entry visa is valid for up to 90 days. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Mali with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must also obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Mali should ensure vaccination for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles before entering Mali.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport to Bamako, Mali and may last for up to 1 - 3 hours long.
  • An estimated 90% of Malians are Muslim, mostly Sunni belonging to the Maliki school of jurisprudence influenced with Sufism. Ahmadiyya and Shia's minorities are also present. the remaining 10 percent of Malians adhere to indigenous or traditional animist beliefs or Christianity.
  • The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the West African CFA is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 111.33 (XOF).
  • Because the time zone currently used in Mali is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), there is no time difference between Ghana and Mali.
  • Bush taxis known as taxi-brousse are the most common way to get between communities without bus services in Mali.
  • Mali has distinct summer and winter months. Mali climate has three main seasons. The rainy season lasts from June to October. The winter season is between October and February, which is followed by an extremely hot and dry climate till June. Depending upon the latitudes, Mali climate differs from one place to another.
  • French is the official language however, Bambara is the most widely spoken language in Mali.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Bambara phrases to help navigate communication in rural places.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Mali, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What number of entries does your Mali visa grant?

The visa policy of Mali allows for both single and multiple entry visas.

Is Mali safe to visit?

There is a heightened risk of violent attacks in some parts of Mali. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. Visitors to Mali are advised to be extremely cautious during their stay.

What is the best time to visit Mali?

October, November, December, and January are the best months to visit Mali. This is the dry season, but the harmattan has yet to fully kick in, so it's the most pleasant time to travel. The harmattan wind blows down from the Sahara in January, February, March, April, and May.

Are there any currency restrictions in Mali?

There are no controls on foreign exchange in Mali. However, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) will not purchase franc notes taken outside the CFA zone.

What is the official currency of Mali?

Mali previously had an independent currency known as Malian franc which was in use between 1962 and 1984, before readopting the CFA franc as the official currency.