MauritaniaMali

Mauritanian passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Bilateral visa exemption; valid identity card or passport acceptable.

90

days

max stay per entry

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

3-month maximum stay.

Re-confirmed on maliembassy.us in June 2026 validation run.

Entering Mali on a Mauritanian passport

  1. Travel with your valid Mauritanian passport - no visa, no application.

Mali visa types

Mali Long-Stay Visa (Visa de Long Sejour - Studies)Student

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365donline

Long-stay entry visa for foreign nationals enrolling at an accredited Malian university or training institution for a course of study exceeding six months.

Foreign students are admitted on the general long-stay visa (visa de long sejour); Mali does not publish a separately named student visa instrument. An admission/enrolment letter from an accredited Malian institution (e.g. University of Bamako, Ecole Polytechnique) is the central supporting document. The long-stay visa tariff applies (see un.int/mali: up to USD 370 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa); a distinct student fee is not separately published. After arrival, students obtain a residence card (carte de sejour) from the Direction Nationale de la Police. Apply online via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal.

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Mali Long-Stay Visa (Visa de Long Sejour - Employment)Work

365 daysmultiple entry~$370valid 365donline

Long-stay entry visa for foreign nationals taking up employment or residing in Mali for more than six months; followed by an in-country residence card and work permit.

Mali issues a long-stay visa (visa de long sejour) for stays over six months, used by expatriate workers, employees, and long-term residents. The official 1-year multiple-entry entry-visa fee is USD 370 (Permanent Mission of Mali to the UN, un.int/mali). After arrival, foreign employees must obtain a residence card (carte de sejour) from the Direction Nationale de la Police and a work permit (permis de travail) from the Ministere du Travail; the employer initiates the work-permit application. The carte de sejour is valid up to one year, renewable, and costs roughly 50,000-100,000 XOF locally. There is no separately named work visa instrument - this is the general long-stay entry visa. Apply online via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal.

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Mali Diplomatic / Official VisaDiplomatic

multiple entryfreevalid 1095donline

Visa for holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports travelling to Mali on behalf of their government or an international organization.

Free of charge; 3-year validity, multiple entry per maliembassy.us. Covers diplomatic passport holders and holders of laissez-passer for international organizations. A note verbale from the sending government may be required (noted by ambamali.ca). Some nationalities holding diplomatic/service passports are exempt from visa requirements entirely.

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Mali visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Mali visa for Mauritanian citizens - FAQ

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Mali?

No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Mali?

Mauritanian passport holders can stay in Mali for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Mauritanian citizens need for Mali?

A valid passport is all Mauritanian citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).

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