Destination guide

Mali visa requirements

For Canada passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit Mali with a Canada passport?

Visa required

Key entry notes

  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Mali due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and unpredictable security situation.
  • An average processing time for a tourist visa to Mali is around 3-15 working days.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Western Africa
Capital
Bamako
Languages
French
Currency
XOF
Time zones
UTC
Area
1,240,192 km2
Population
17,600,000
Gini index
33