Visa Requirements
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Benin citizens travelling to Mali
A limited number of nationalities may enter Mali without a visa under bilateral agreements. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travellers entering Mali.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 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
Benin passport holders can enter Mali 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 Mali entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Beninese citizens visiting Mali
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Official source
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Step by step
How Beninese citizens enter Mali
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.
Confirm the length of stay allowed, because visa-free entry is always capped and the cap is what a border officer checks.
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 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Updated 2026-03-19
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What Beninese citizens ask about entering Mali
No. Beninese citizens can enter Mali without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
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.
Mali uses XOF. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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