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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡² Does a Zambian need a visa for Mali πŸ‡²πŸ‡±?

Visa required

Yes. Zambian 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 Zambian 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); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Mali's sockets (C, E). Mains voltage differs (Mali: 220 V; Zambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Mali β†’

Easier destinations near Mali for Zambian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡± Malian passport holders visiting Zambia: Malian passport holders need a visa for Zambia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Zambian passport at a glance

40visa-free
2ETA
21visa on arrival
34e-Visa
101visa required

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

Questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Zambian 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 Zambia?

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