Mali Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against all travel to Mali. If you still travel, your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay and you need a visa, applied for online.
Mali travel requirements at a glance
Valid for your stay
Visa required, apply online
Certificate required
Against all travel
Official source: GOV.UK Mali entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- FCDO advises against all travel
- Passport valid for your stay
- Visa needed, applied for online
- Yellow fever certificate required
Passport validity for Mali
GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mali. No extra period of validity is stated.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
You must have a visa to visit Mali. The application and payment process is fully online via the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
An entry permit is issued electronically once approved. You do not need to send documents to the Malian Embassy in Brussels.
Health and customs
You must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination.
You need an export permit from the Ministry of Arts and Culture to take cultural or archaeological objects out of Mali.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Mali?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. FCDO advises against all travel to Mali.
Do I need a visa for Mali?
Yes. You must apply and pay online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before you travel.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Mali?
Yes. GOV.UK says you must have a certificate proving you have had a yellow fever vaccination.