Mali passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Malian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
- MaliVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Malian passport holders
PalestineVisa-free
BahraineVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
Common questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Malian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia?
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, Visa requirements for Malian citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Saudi Arabia before you travel.