Nicaragua passport → Mali
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mali?
Nicaraguan 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
- NicaraguaVisa 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 Nicaraguan passport holders
GambiaVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival45 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
LiberiaeVisa
Common questions
Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Mali?
Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Mali?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nicaraguan citizens get a visa on arrival in Mali?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nicaraguan citizens visit without a visa?
108 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nicaragua passport ranks #42 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Nicaraguan citizens (edited 25 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Mali before you travel.