Visa Requirements
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Algeria?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Mali citizens travelling to Algeria
Passport holders from eligible countries may enter Algeria without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry is required.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Mali passport holders can enter Algeria for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Algeria entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Malian citizens visiting Algeria
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Malian citizens enter Algeria
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Algeria needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Avoid Some Regions
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to within 30km of Algeria's borders with Libya, Mauritania, Mali, and Niger, and to some areas near the Tunisia border. The rest of the country, including Algiers, is subject to standard safety precautions.
Updated 2026-07-13 11:00:27
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Malian citizens ask about entering Algeria
No. Malian citizens can enter Algeria without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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