Home βΊ Sudan passport βΊ Mali
πΈπ© Does a Sudanese need a visa for Mali π²π±?
Yes. Sudanese 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 Sudanese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mali or its official government website before you travel.
β 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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Sudan (C) works with sockets in Mali. Mains voltage differs (Mali: 220 V; Sudan: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Mali for Sudanese passport holders
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬π Ghana β Visa-free 90 days
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa on arrival
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ³ Senegal β Visa on arrival
- π§π« Burkina Faso β e-Visa
- π¬π³ Guinea β e-Visa
The other way round
π²π± Malian passport holders visiting Sudan: Malian passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.
The Sudanese passport at a glance
All destinations for Sudan passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Mali β
Questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Mali?
Sudanese 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 Sudan?
Malian passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.