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How to get a Mali visa from Swaziland
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Swazi passport holders travelling to Mali.
Visa types & fees
1 visa option for travelling to Mali.
Visitor Visa
Application requirements
Documents Swazi applicants need to provide.
- Completely filled visa application form with corresponding details on passport and no errors.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after intended departure date from Mali. It must have 2 consecutive blank pages for visa stamps.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of funds.
- Round trip reservation.
- Two recent colored passport-sized photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- For minors, their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents is needed.
- The Mali visa application for citizens of Swaziland goes through the Malian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- The visitor visa is for people traveling to Mali for a host of reasons which include sightseeing, relaxation, visitation, and business.
- Holders of this visa can attend business meetings, conferences and sign business contracts.
- You cannot take up paid employment without applying for a work permit while in the country.
- An invitation letter from your host in the country with the home address of the host or a copy of your hotel reservation in Mali is needed.
- For business visits, a letter of invitation from the inviting company stating the purpose and duration of the trip is required. The letter should be written on the company's letterhead.
- The registration certificate of the company you are dealing with should also be provided.
- A letter from your employer in Swaziland on the company letterhead stating your employment status, the purpose of visit & approval of your business leave is also necessary.
- It is illegal to stay beyond the expiration of your visa.
- The visa is usually valid for 30 days but can be extended on application at the immigration department in Mali.
- For business purposes, the inviting company can request for a longer staying visa and the Consular section might consider it based on their own discretion.
- You'll be required to show proof of financial sustenance for the entire stay in Mali. This proof could come in the form of your bank statement for the last 3 months from your application date or a letter from your host affirming to cater for all your needs in Mali.
- The visa costs SZL510 and it's usually processed in 5 working days.
Where to apply
Mali embassy & visa application centers in Swaziland.
Pretoria, South Africa.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Mali
French is the official language but Bambara is mostly spoken by the Malian people. A host of other African languages like Peulh/Fula, Dogon, and Tamashek are largely spoken in the country. In the smaller towns in Mali, the number of people that speak French is low. English is rarely spoken in Mali.
What is Mali's currency
The official currency of Mali is CFA Franc. For cash withdrawals, it is worth noting that there are ATMs in most Bamako banks.
Which cities can I visit while in Mali
Besides Bamako which is the booming capital of Mali, there are several other cities you can visit while in the country like Sikasso, Ségou, Kayes, and Timbuktu.
What is the dominant religion in Mali
About 90% of Mali's population are Muslims, 9% make up the ones with indigenous beliefs and also Christians making up just 1% of the Malian populace.