Canada passport → Mali
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Visa required in advance
Canadian passport holders need a visa for Mali, 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.
Mali at a glance
- Capital
- Bamako
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +223
- Region
- Western Africa
Mali for other passports
- CanadaVisa 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 Canadian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mali?
Canadian passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Mali?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Mali?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 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.