Belgium passport → Mali

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Visa required in advance

Belgian passport holders need a visa for Mali, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Mali at a glance

Capital: Bamako
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +223
Region: Western Africa

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Mali for other passports

BelgiumVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Africa for Belgian passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Belgian passport holders need a visa for Mali, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Belgian citizens stay in Mali?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Belgian citizens get a visa on arrival in Mali?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Belgian citizens visit without a visa?

158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Belgium passport ranks #6 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.