How to get a Mali visa from India

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Indian passport holders travelling to Mali.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Mali.

Processing time10 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$80

Processing time10 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$80

Documents Indian applicants need to provide.

An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
Duly completed and signed visa application form.
If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 40 mm) taken in white background.
Travel document.
Proof of financial support.
Proof of accommodation.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Copy of travel itinerary.
Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

Indians traveling to Mali for tourism and invitation purposes can apply for a Mali tourist visa.
There are two types of Mali tourist visa:

The visa costs are: USD80 (3 months, single entry), USD110 (3 months, multiple entry), USD200 (6 months, multiple entry), USD370 (1 year, multiple entry).
Applicants are required to provide a physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page.
There are no currency restrictions for entry into and exit out of Mali.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided by the applicant.
An invitation letter from friends or family in Mali must be provided by the applicant if said applicant intends to reside with a Malian.
If you weren't invited by friends or family members, you are required to provide proof of accommodation in form of a hotel booking.
You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be arrested, expelled, or imprisoned.
Travelers are advised to take cash with them as credit cards are not widely accepted.
Exercise caution when taking photographs in Mali. Photographing any official object, entity, or person is restricted.

The Malian business visa is available to Indians looking to travel to Mali for business purposes
This visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended to 180 days.
Applicants are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Bank statements from the last six months must be provided. The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

It must be of your savings bank account for the last 6 months.
It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
It must be provided with authentic seal and bank signature.
It must show a healthy balance amount in the account.
It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

An invitation letter from the host company in Mali must be provided.
The letter must indicate if the company is going to sponsor the applicant's trip.
Proof of business registration from the company in India must be provided.
The applicant is required to provide a copy of his/her flight itinerary.

Mali embassy & visa application centers in India.

AddressMalian Embassy in New Delhi, India --- A-2/29, Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi 110029 India

Phone(+91) 11-4109 0624 / 25

Mali is famous for its salt mines.

Beef, lamb, chicken, and fresh or smoked fish are all popular in Mali. West African dishes like poulet yassa and foutou are eaten in Mali too.

An estimated 95 percent of Malians are Muslim, mostly Sunni belonging to Maliki school of jurisprudence influenced with Sufism.

October, November, December and January are the best time to visit Mali.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Mali visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.