Mali Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 95 destinations open to Mali passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Mali passport holders can currently enter 32 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 19 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 44. An embassy visa is still required for 102 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Algeria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Benin90 days
Burkina Faso
Cameroon90 days
Cape Verde
Chad90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Ivory Coast90 days
KenyaeTA
Liberia
Macao90 days
Mauritania90 days
Micronesia30 days
MoroccoeTA
Niger
Nigeria
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone
Togo
TunisiaEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Iran
Laos
Madagascar
Maldives
Mozambique
Nepal
Palau
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Timor-Leste
TuvaluA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Malaysia
Moldova
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Zambia
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Mali Passport
Mali ranks 61st, which places the passport in the lower tier. It provides visa-free access to 32 countries, and total mobility comes to 95 destinations when eTAs, visas on arrival, and e-Visas are counted. Africa is where the passport works best, with 23 visa-free destinations. Oceania is the weakest region, offering visa-free entry to a single country.
Not one of the key destinations we track is visa-free for Mali passport holders. Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore can be reached with an e-Visa, which at least keeps the process online. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China, and Brazil all require a visa arranged ahead of travel. For those who need wider access, a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 88 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Mali passport holders can enter 32 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 3
Africa 23
South America 0
Oceania 1
How Mali Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | #59 | 97 | 37 |
| Bhutan | #60 | 96 | 18 |
| Angola | #61 | 95 | 25 |
| Egypt | #61 | 95 | 20 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #61 | 95 | 23 |
 Mali | #61 | 95 | 32 |
| Cameroon | #62 | 94 | 22 |
| Comoros | #62 | 94 | 18 |
| Haiti | #62 | 94 | 17 |
| Jordan | #62 | 94 | 22 |
| Mozambique | #62 | 94 | 30 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 88 more destinations than the Mali passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
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Recent Changes
- Thailandfrom Visa required to e-VisaSource
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Mali passport holders visit without a visa?
Mali passport holders can visit 32 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 19 with a visa on arrival and 44 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 95 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Mali passport ranking?
The Mali passport ranks #61 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 3 other passports, with a mobility score of 95. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Mali passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Mali passport holders?
19 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Mali passport holders: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Iran, Laos, Madagascar and 9 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Mali passport holders?
Mali passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 102 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 94 more.
How can a Mali passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Mali passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+88 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+79 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+75 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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