Malian visa for Nigerien citizens

• Holding Nigerien passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mali.
• Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mali.

• Niamey: The Consulate General of Mali in Niamey, Niger (Working hours: Close now)

Mali visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mali diplomatic mission offices to Niger for guidance)

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Niger traveling to Mali from 2008 to 2018.

Year	Number of visitors (Niger) estimated	Change (%)
2012	6	N/A
2013	11	83.33%
2014	11	0.00%
2016	8	-27.27%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Mali's area is approximately 1,220,190 km2 (471,117 sq mi), while the area of Niger is approximately 1,266,700 km2 (489,075 sq mi). This means Niger is 3.81% larger than Mali.

As of October 2025, Mali's population is ~23.3 million people - 5,545,611 fewer people than the population of Niger.

We have highlighted Mali & Niger’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

	Mali	Niger	Difference
Population (est 2025)	23,308,708	28,854,319	5.5 million fewer people live in Mali than Niger
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est)	3	5	Mali has 2 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Niger.
Travel freedom (2025)	31	29	Mali passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted	34	24	Malian hosts 10 more foreign missions than Niger.