Mali visa requirements for South Africans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Mali

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Malian Visa.

  • Properly filled and signed visa application form is needed.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the consent form.
  • Valid South African passport with at least 3 months validity following departure from Mali is required. The passport should have at least two blank pages in the visa section.
  • Two 2x2" front view passport photographs on white background which is not older than 3 months should be provided.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Proof of financial support for the duration of stay.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Original certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
  • Proof of return flight ticket to South Africa.
  • Travel document.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Mali Visa for South Africans

Facts about Mali

Mali is a country known for its historical buildings, wildlife, and national parks. You can take a tour of the National Museum of Mali, go hiking on Mount Hombori, visit La Duna Rose or the Gouina Falls. Visiting Mali will be worth your while with all the attractions available.

The country receives a total of 173,200 tourists yearly.

Travelers are advised to carry a form of identification at all times as there is a tendency for the local authority to carry out random checks. Although homosexuality is legal in Mali, public displays of affection between homosexuals is seen as offensive by the locals.

Types of Mali Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5-10 days 30 days
Business visa 8 - 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Mali Visa

  • Properly filled and signed visa application form is needed.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the consent form.
  • Valid South African passport with at least 3 months validity following departure from Mali is required. The passport should have at least two blank pages in the visa section.
  • Two 2x2" front view passport photographs on white background which is not older than 3 months should be provided.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Proof of financial support for the duration of stay.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Original certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
  • Proof of return flight ticket to South Africa.
  • Travel document.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Mali Tourist visa Mali Business visa

Mali Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is for those people taking a vacation in the country. The visa also allows you to visit friends and relatives.
  • You can’t take up paid employment in the country with this type of visa and a work permit is needed before taking up any job in the country.
  • Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate during the application process.
  • Letter of invitation from your host in the country with the home address of the host or copy of your hotel reservation in Mali is needed.
  • It is illegal to overstay upon the expiration of your visa.
  • It is valid for 30 days.
  • Holders of this visa are allowed multiple entry into the country.
  • The visa costs R510 for an ordinary visa and will be processed in five working days while the express visa costs R810 and will be processed in two working days.
  • Original certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever must be provided.

Mali Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for those who intend to visit Mali for the purpose of facilitating business deals.
  • Holders of this visa can attend business meetings, conferences and sign business contracts but they are not allowed to take up any paid work during their time in the country.
  • You will need to present a letter of invitation from the company you are having business with in the country. The address of the company should be detailed in the letter.
  • The registration certificate of the company you are dealing with should also be provided.
  • A letter from your employer on the company letterhead stating your employment status, purpose of visit & approval of your business leave is required. It should also include the duration of your stay.
  • If you are a minor, an original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
  • It takes a period of 15 days to process the visa and it ceases to be valid after 90 days.
  • Detailed contact information of whoever is financially responsible for and/or sponsoring your trip must be provided.

Mali Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

510.00 (XOF)

Business visa

510.00 (XOF)

Mali Visa Application Centres & Embassies in South Africa

Location

Address

Pretoria

876 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria

malivisapretoria@gmail.com

+27 12 342 0676

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mali a safe country?

Some parts of Mali are safe but travelers are advised to stay away from the northern parts.

What sustains the Malian economy?
The Malian economy is largely dependent on agriculture as the rural population in Mali engage in subsistence agriculture.
When was Mali colonized?

Mali was colonized by the French in 1892.

What is Mali's official language?
The official language in Mali is French.
What is the climate in Mali?
Mali has a hot desert climate with scarce rainfall.
Good Day. I need to apply for work permit to work in Mali. Duration of work is twelve Months. Please advise the way forward. Would be much appreciated.?