Mali visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Malian Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Indonesia who would like to visit Mali can do so without a visa for a period of 30 days, provided they tender a valid passport.
  • They are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
  • Visitors who have the national identity card issued to Citizens of Indonesia can hold that in the place of a passport.
  • Passports and alternative entry documents must be valid from the time of arrival, passports, in particular, have to be valid for at least six months.
  • Evidence of Yellow Fever vaccination will be requested for on arrival.
  • Documents necessary for Visitor’s next destination i.e onward/return tickets must be readily available.
  • Visitors in possession of arms, ammunition and explosives are required to accompany them with a permit authorised by the Customs Department at Bamako, The capital of Mali.
  • There are no limitation on the import of local and foreign currencies, however, for amounts higher than XOF 25,000, it has to be declared so as to ease the re-exportation process.
  • Visitors with pets must provide an animal health certificate and certificate of vaccination against rabies on entry.
  • The estimated flight time from Indonesia to Bamako, Mali is 24 hour, 50 minutes.
  • Mali operates on a standard voltage and frequency of 220 V and 50 Hz respectively while the power plugs and sockets are of types C and E. 
  • The standard time zone currently used in Mali is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), hence, Jakarta, Indonesia is 7 hours ahead of Mali.
  • Bush taxis known as taxi-brousse are the most common way to get around communities without bus services in Mali.
  • Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the largest in West Africa.
  • Mali is predominantly inhabited by Muslims with an estimated 95% of Malians following Islam while a few others are involved in Christianity and other religions.
  • The country adopts the West African CFA franc as its official currency.
  • Mali has distinct summer and winter months characterized by three main seasons. The rainy season lasts from June to October. The winter season is between October and February, that is followed by an extremely hot and dry climate till June. 
  • Depending on the latitudes, Mali's climate differs from one place to another. About 65% of Mali's total land area is covered by desert or semi-desert.
  • Mali official language is French. However, Bambara is the most widely spoken language in the country.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Bambara phrases to aid communication in rural places such as “I ni wula” which means Good evening and “I ni tile” which means Good afternoon.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it.
  • When invited to dinner at someone’s home, it is rude to bring a hostess gift.
  • Wearing of shorts is prohibited for both male and female. Visitors are advised to be adhere to the local dress code.
  • Since Majority of Mali’s population is Muslim, most people tend to drink fruit juices rather than alcohol.
  • Mali has beautiful natural spots, unique religious buildings and popular historical structures that attract lots of tourists.
  • Some of Mali’s tourist sites are The National Museum of Mali, National Park of Mali, The Grand Mosque of Djenné( the largest mud brick building in the world), Boucle du Baoulé National Park, The Bandiagara Cliffs and The Djinguereber Mosque.

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe is Mali for tourists?

Mali is not quite safe for visits especially the Northern part as there are high levels of crime and insurgencies.


What is Mali's climate like?

Mali’s climate is mostly hot, with hot summers and scarce rainfalls. This is because about 65% of its total land mass is covered by desert.


What language is spoken in Mali?

Mali is a multilingual country. However, french is the country's official language. Bambara is also widely spoken across the country.


What are the tourist attraction in Mali??

Some of Mali’s tourist sites are The National Museum of Mali, National Park of Mali, The Grand Mosque of Djenné( the largest mud brick building in the world), Boucle du Baoulé National Park, The Bandiagara Cliffs and The Djinguereber Mosque.