Visa Assistance

Mali

Visa requirements, fees, validity and documents for travel to Mali.

  • 1 visa type
  • Pay the amount shown on the portal / embassy
  • Checked 29 Sept 2026

1. Visa Types

Open a type to see processing time, stay, fees, and documents.

Processing time

Average 5 to 10 business days Excluding urgent cases

Stay period

As issued As selected on the portal

Validity

As issued As printed on the visa

Visa Fees and Charges

Pay the amount shown on the portal / embassy

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About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders need a visa for Mali. From 11 March 2025, all applications go through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs digital portal at https://www.diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml/vitrine/. The portal sends the file to the competent Malian embassy or consulate for the country of residence (New Delhi for India).

Portal path: create an account, choose visa type, complete the form, upload PDF/JPG papers, book an appointment if asked, pay the fee, then collect / receive the visa. Handwritten or paper-only files are not accepted unless filed through the portal.

Yellow fever vaccination card is on the New Delhi document list. Quote only the fee shown on the portal or confirmed by the embassy.

Documents Required

Portal uploads (Embassy of Mali, New Delhi)

  • Valid passport copy (minimum 6 months validity)
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Legalised invitation from Mali, or hotel reservation
  • Round-trip flight reservation
  • Vaccination card (yellow fever)
  • Other documents for the visa type chosen

2. Good to Know

Rules and notes that apply to every visa type

How to apply

  1. Open https://www.diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml/vitrine/ and create an account.
  2. Select visa type and complete the online form.
  3. Upload supporting documents (PDF or JPG).
  4. Book an appointment if required, pay the fee, then collect / receive the visa.

Who can apply

  • Indian ordinary passports: visa via the MFA digital portal, routed to New Delhi.
  • Choose tourism / private visit (or other type) on the portal as needed.

How to track

Portal account status / Embassy: ambamalidelhi@maliembassy.co.in · +91 11 4109 0624.

Watch-outs

  • Official portal only: diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml.
  • Yellow fever card is listed for New Delhi uploads.
  • Form errors can delay processing.
  • Fee: quote portal / embassy only.