Mali passport → Vietnam

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Malian passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Vietnam at a glance

Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Languages: Vietnamese
Calling code: +84
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Vietnam for other passports

MalieVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomVisa-free45 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free21 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Malian passport holders

PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MalaysiaeVisa14 days
SingaporeeVisa
ThailandeVisa
BruneiVisa required

Common questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Malian passport holders need an eVisa for Vietnam for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Malian citizens stay in Vietnam?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Malian citizens get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?

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 Vietnam before you travel.