Get a Mali Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Mali Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

    • Have two blank facing visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

  2. Photograph(s)

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of UK residency. This must be shown as:

    • A valid UK Visa in actual Passport which must be valid at least one month beyond the expiry date of the visa
      or
    • A colour copy of both sides of their valid UK residency card which must be valid at least one month beyond the expiry date of the visa
      or
    • A copy of the GOV.UK share code

  4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

    • A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
    • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

  5. Yellow Fever Certificate

    One colour copy of yellow fever certificate

  6. Visa Application Form

    CIBTvisas will assist you with the visa application form.  Please complete the Mali Document Preparation Form found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack.

  7. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

Business Travel Requirements for an Mali Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

    • Have two blank facing visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond entry date

  2. Photograph(s)

    You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

  3. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of UK residency. This must be shown as:

    • A valid UK Visa in actual Passport which must be valid at least one month beyond the expiry date of the visa
      or
    • A colour copy of both sides of their valid UK residency card which must be valid at least one month beyond the expiry date of the visa
      or
    • A copy of the GOV.UK share code

  4. Business Introduction Letter

    A copy of an introduction letter from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:

    • Be written in French
    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the applicant's full name as per passport and passport number
    • Include the applicant's nationality and date of birth
    • Include the applicant's passport issue and and expiry date
    • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
    • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
    • Include the full contact details of the inviting party
    • State the purpose of journey and dates of entry and exit
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

  5. Letter of Invitation

    A letter of invitation from the company to be visited. This letter must:

    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the name of the applicant
    • Include the passport details of the applicant
    • Specify the purpose of journey
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • State the location of the visiting company
    • Be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or other competent authorities in Mali
    • Be stamped and signed

  6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    This must be provided as a copy of the paid flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

  7. Yellow Fever Certificate

    One colour copy of yellow fever certificate

  8. Visa Application Form

    CIBTvisas will assist you with the visa application form.  Please complete the Mali Document Preparation Form found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack.

  9. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

Mali Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Mali visa?

    The best time to apply for your Mali visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Mali visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Mali visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.