Mali Visa for India Passport Holders

Indiapassport Malidestination

Single entry ApprovalMedium Transit visaNo

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

India passport holders: Single entry for Mali. Fee: EUR 80 (~USD 93.03). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

No eVisa for Indians yet (under development). Embassy-only visa via Malian Embassy Paris/Beijing (no Delhi mission). Fee: EUR 80 (~INR 7,600). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — Sahel security crisis. Yellow Fever MANDATORY.

Visa types: Tourist Visa (extremely limited); Business Visa (gold mining sector); Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 80 (Tourist/Business)

In USDUSD 88

In INRINR 8,360

Minimum bank balanceUSD 100/day

Stay & validity

Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority

How to apply

MethodEmbassy Paris/Beijing (mail)

Application centreEmbassy

Processing time4-8 weeks

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (USD 100/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Yes Yes (Business)

Invitation Letter Yes Yes (most categories)

Vaccination Mandatory Yellow Fever (MANDATORY) + Meningitis

Travel Insurance Mandatory

Biometrics No

Police Clearance Yes

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity6+ months

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg

Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Application form (French); 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation legalized; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Meningitis vaccine recommended; Travel insurance covering conflict zone; Aadhaar + PAN; Detailed itinerary + security plan; Malian entity invitation MoFA-stamped.

Visa types (1)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 80 (~USD 93.03) 4-8 weeks

Common rejection reasons

Common IN rejections: (1) Active Sahel security crisis affects consular processing; (2) Missing Yellow Fever cert; (3) No verified Malian sponsor; (4) Inadequate insurance for conflict zone; (5) French-language documentation; (6) Onward EU migration via Mali heavily flagged; (7) Gold mining sector — false employment claims; (8) Wagner/Africa Corps presence affects diplomatic processing.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of the Republic of Mali, 13 Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India; eVisa also available

Phone+91 11 4140 0700

Emailambamali.india@gmail.com

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceMedium

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Mali visa FAQ for India passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Mali with a India passport?

Yes — India passport holders need a visa for Mali (Single entry). Apply via Embassy Paris/Beijing (mail).

How much does a Mali visa cost for India passport holders?

The Mali visa fee is USD 88 (about INR 8,360). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Mali visa?

Typical processing for a Mali visa is 4-8 weeks. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Mali on this visa?

A Mali visa for India passport holders typically allows a stay of Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Mali visa from India?

Apply for your Mali visa via Embassy Paris/Beijing (mail). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 6+ months.