RwandaMali
Rwandan passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border. Rwandan nationals may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum 3-month stay per Wikipedia (Visa policy of Mali).
90
days
max stay per entry
Not published
no official Mali figure
6
visa types
published by Mali
Border
visa issued on arrival
Policy note
This replaced a former broader visa-on-arrival policy that ended March 9, 2015.
No independent official Mali government page confirmed; flagged. Preserved per safety rule (cannot disprove from official source).
Entering Mali on a Rwandan passport
- Get your visa at the Mali border on arrival - carry the fee and documents. Apply here โ
Mali visa cost for Rwandan citizens
Visa on arrival (limited nationalities, e.g. Rwanda, Kenya)
30-90 days
not published
Mali visa types for Rwandan citizens
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.
Official page โMali Long-Stay Visa (Visa de Long Sejour - Employment)Work
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 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.
Official page โMali Diplomatic / Official VisaDiplomatic
multiple entryvalid 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.
Official page โMali visa for Rwandan citizens - FAQ
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Mali?
No advance visa is required - Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival at the border for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Mali?
Rwandan passport holders can stay in Mali for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.
What documents do Rwandan citizens need for Mali?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Mali visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
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