You need a visa for Czech Republic if you have a Malian passport

Entry requirements for Malian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Malian passport holders entering Czech Republic as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Czechia. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  Czech Republic Foreign Ministry Last checked 2026-07-20
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Czechia

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Czechia. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Czechia.

  European Union Last checked 2026-07-20
• May be required

  Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

  The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-07-20
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Czechia

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Czechia.

  Last checked 2026-07-20
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Czechia.

  Last checked 2026-07-20
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Czech Republic. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

  • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or United States; -Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan or the United States of America, EU or EEA member state; -Travelers who are a family member of a citizen of the EU or EEA member state.
  Last checked 2026-07-20

A look at Czech Republic

Czech Republic visa requirements by passport