Mali passport → Congo
Do Malian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Visa required in advance
Malian passport holders need a visa for the Congo, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Congo at a glance
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Calling code
- +242
- Region
- Middle Africa
Congo for other passports
- MaliVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Middle Africa for Malian passport holders
ChadVisa-free90 days
CamerooneVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
AngolaVisa required
Central African RepublicVisa required
Common questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for the Congo?
Malian passport holders need a visa for the Congo, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malian citizens stay in the Congo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Malian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Congo?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Malian citizens visit without a visa?
50 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mali passport ranks #77 of 94 (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.