Malian visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Mali for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Mali for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Mali e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mali visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Mali tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mali.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mali.
If you are looking for Mali visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mali nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Mali in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Mali visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mali diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Mali from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22,151 | N/A |
| 2009 | 22,368 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 21,282 | -4.86% |
| 2011 | 22,368 | 5.10% |
| 2012 | 21,934 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 21,717 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 31,580 | 45.42% |
| 2015 | 32,211 | 2.00% |
| 2016 | 32,527 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 30,632 | -5.83% |
| 2018 | 30,632 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mali & France comparison
Mali's area is approximately 1,220,190 km2 (471,117 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 2.23 times smaller than Mali.
As of October 2025, Mali's population is ~23.3 million people - 42,682,811 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Mali & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mali | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 23,308,708 | 65,991,519 | 42.7 million fewer people live in Mali than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 267 | Mali has 264 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 31 | 143 | Mali passport holders visit 112 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 34 | 479 | Malian hosts 445 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Mali in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Mali in 2018 was approximately 30,632.
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| Sunrise | 13:34 PM | |
Useful Information
- Bamako to Paris: 2932.21 km (1821.99 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 6 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025