Visa Requirements
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mali?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for South Africa citizens travelling to Mali
Most visitors must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The application and payment process is conducted online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travellers.
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.
Embassy Application Only
Mali does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Mali embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
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At a glance
Key facts for South African citizens visiting Mali
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
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Step by step
How South African 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.
Book an appointment at a Mali embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
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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Questions
What South African citizens ask about entering Mali
Yes. South African citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Mali. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
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 19 April 2026.
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