Kenya passport → Mali
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Mali?
Visa on arrival90 days
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mali for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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Mali at a glance
- Capital
- Bamako
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +223
- Region
- Western Africa
Mali for other passports
- KenyaVisa on arrival90 days
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 Kenyan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days- NigeriaVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Mali?
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mali for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Mali?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #62 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.