Malian Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Malian passport holders can visit 26 countries visa-free, plus 65 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Malian passport is ranked #157 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Malian passport allows access to 26 countries without a visa. In 56 countries, an e-visa is required. For 9 countries, a visa is available upon arrival. In 100 countries, a visa is necessary prior to travel.

Malian passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to 26 countries. This facilitates tourism and business opportunities. In 56 countries, the e-visa system simplifies the application process. It saves time and effort.

The population of Mali is approximately 19 million. It is the 60th most populous country in the world. The majority of the population is Muslim. French is the official language. Despite its large population, only a small percentage of Malians hold a passport.

Some destinations that require a visa for Malian passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Malian passport holders are Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Benin.

Visa free countries

So, where can Malians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Mali citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇩🇿 Algeria (90 days)
🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (N/A)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (N/A)
🇹🇩 Chad (3 months)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (N/A)
🇬🇲 Gambia (N/A)
🇬🇭 Ghana (N/A)
🇬🇳 Guinea (N/A)
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau (N/A)
🇱🇷 Liberia (N/A)
🇲🇷 Mauritania (N/A)
🇳🇪 Niger (N/A)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (N/A)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone (N/A)
🇹🇬 Togo (N/A)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (N/A)

Americas

🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Malian passport holders visit without a visa?

Malian passport holders can visit 26 countries visa-free, plus 65 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Malian passport holders?

Malian passport holders can travel visa-free to Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Senegal, and 18 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Mali citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Mali, 26 are visa-free, 56 can be visited with an e-visa and 9 with a visa on arrival, while 100 require a visa, as of October 2026.