Where a Mali Passport Can Go Visa-Free
A Malian passport gives genuine visa-free access to Hong Kong and Macau, plus a run of Caribbean nations and straightforward e-Visa routes across Asia. There is no visa-free access to Europe on this passport — here is exactly what is real elsewhere and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to 6 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Bahamas
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Saint Lucia
Up to 6 weeks
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your full stay.
- Complete the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form at travelslu.govt.lc before boarding — you'll get a QR code by email to show with your passport on arrival.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Americas
Colombia
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
- Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
- Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
- Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
Europe
Albania
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.
- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date.
- A confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter, plus a round-trip flight ticket.
- Bank statements from the last 12 months showing at least €50/day of your stay.
- Travel health insurance covering Albania or worldwide.
There is no European destination with stable, unconditional visa-free access for Malian passport holders — Albania's e-Visa is the closest, lightest-touch option.
Asia
Hong Kong
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
- A return ticket is recommended.
- No visa, pre-registration or arrival form required.
Malaysia
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
India
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent digital photo and a scan of your passport bio page.
- A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (at least 10 days old) — mandatory for every traveller from Mali.
- Processing takes 3–5 business days; fee around $25.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
Thailand
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a recent ICAO-standard photo.
- Proof of funds — 30,000 THB single entry or 120,000 THB multiple entry.
- Processing takes at least 15 working days.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $36 total including processing; approval typically arrives within 24 hours.
Maldives
Up to 30 days (free)
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Bangladesh
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee ($51 USD or €51) in cash at the airport counter.
Middle East
Bahrain
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Iran
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
Oceania
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Samoa
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Confirmed onward or return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds.
- No advance application — entry is granted directly at the immigration counter on arrival.
Palau
Up to 30 days (free)
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
- Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
- Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
Visa-free is for visiting, not working
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Mali passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Barbados visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 6 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Bahamas visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Bahamas visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
Is Haiti visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Saint Lucia visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia for up to 6 weeks, without applying in advance. Passport valid for your full stay.
Is Colombia visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
Is Albania visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the e-Tourist Visa online at e-visa.al — processing takes 10–15 business days.
Is Hong Kong visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Malaysia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
Is India visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for India, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 60 days. Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is Thailand visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Cambodia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply for the Tourist e-Visa online only at the official evisa.gov.kh — the Ministry publishes a list of known fraudulent look-alike sites.
Is Maldives visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days (free), without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is Qatar visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Iran visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Malian passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Samoa visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Yes — Malian passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Palau visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days (free), without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Malian passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.