Zimbabwe passport → Mali
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Mali?
Zimbabwean 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
- ZimbabweVisa 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 Zimbabwean passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Mali?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Mali?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Zimbabwean citizens get a visa on arrival in Mali?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Zimbabwean citizens visit without a visa?
58 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zimbabwe passport ranks #70 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens (edited 29 May 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.