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Visa required

Yes. Cuban passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mali before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cuban citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mali or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 8 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Mali at a glance

Capital: Bamako ยท Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) ยท Official languages: French ยท Calling code: +223

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Mali uses plug types C, E, Cuba uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Mali: 220 V; Cuba: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Mali for Cuban passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Malian passport holders visiting Cuba: Malian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Cuban passport at a glance

27visa-free
2ETA
24visa on arrival
45e-Visa
100visa required

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Questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Mali?

Cuban passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mali before travelling.

Does a Malian need a visa for Cuba?

Malian passport holders need a visa for Cuba, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.