Mali passport → Russia
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Visa required in advance
Malian passport holders need a visa for Russia, 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.
Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- MaliVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Malian passport holders
Common questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Malian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malian citizens stay in Russia?
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 Russia?
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.