✈ Do I Need a Visa

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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Mali πŸ‡²πŸ‡±?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mali or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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 Β· Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr) Β· Official languages: French Β· Calling code: +223

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Mali's sockets (C, E).

More about entering Mali β†’

Easier destinations near Mali for Ethiopian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡± Malian passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Mali β†’

Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia?

Malian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.