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You need a visa for Mali if you have a Burkinabe passport

These visas exist for Mali, but they cannot be applied for online with Burkinabe nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Mali Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Mali. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Mali may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photos 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Burkinabe travellers

These rules apply specifically to Burkinabe passport holders entering Mali as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Mali. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Mali.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mali Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Mali. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Mali.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mali Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Mali

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season. -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Mali Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Mali

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

    Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Not required

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

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

    Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Required

    Transit visa

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

    • Travelers must submit copies of their onward tickets and visas to their destinations.
    Last checked 2026-08-03

A look at Mali

  • Ancient mud-brick buildings and minarets of Timbuktu with the golden Saharan desert in the background
    Timbuktu — The legendary city of gold and ancient learning
  • The magnificent Great Mosque of Djenne with its distinctive wooden spires rising against a blue sky
    Great Mosque of Djenne — The world's largest mud-brick structure
  • Traditional pinasse boats sailing on the Niger River at sunset near Mopti with fishermen casting nets
    Niger River — Mali's lifeline and gateway to ancient trading routes
  • Panoramic view of Bamako city with the Niger River flowing through and modern buildings alongside traditional neighborhoods
    Bamako — Mali's vibrant capital on the banks of the Niger River

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