VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER
MALI

For Tourist Visa

1. Your valid, signed U.S. passport, must have at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay in Mali. You must have at least one (1) blank visa page. Amendment pages do not count.
   
   
2. Two (2) Visa Application Forms, fully completed and signed.
   
   
3. Two (2) Passport-type Photographs, must be 2" x 2" and taken recently (DO NOT STAPLE).
   
   
4. Hotel confirmation is required if visiting Mali for tourism.
   If visiting family/friends, an invitation from the hosts in Mali is required.
   
   
5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
   
   
6. A copy of round-trip airline tickets or a flight itinerary.
   
   
7. Complete our Visa Order Form (print from browser).

For Business Visa

1. Your valid, signed U.S. passport, must have at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay in Mali. You must have at least one (1) blank visa page. Amendment pages do not count.
   
   
2. Two (2) Visa Application Forms, fully completed and signed.
   
   
3. Two (2) Passport-type Photographs, must be 2" x 2" and taken recently.
   
   
4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
   
   
5. A copy of round-trip airline tickets, or a flight itinerary.
   
   
6. A business letter of responsibility (Sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
   
   Embassy of Mali, Visa Section, Washington, D.C.
   
   The letter must explain all of the following:
   • The purpose of visit
   • Business reference in Mali to be visited
   • Company guarantee of financial responsibility for the applicant and their return transportation to the U.S.
     
     
7. Complete our Visa Order Form (print from browser).

Official/Diplomatic Travel

1. Your Official/Diplomatic passport, must be signed and have at least 6 months remaining validity.
   
   
2. Two (2) Visa Application Forms, fully completed and signed.
   
   
3. Two (2) recent Passport-type Photographs.
   
   
4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
   
   
5. U.S. Department of State visa cover letter.
   
   
6. Completed Visa Order Form (print from browser).
   
   
   

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Fees:

• Consular Fee:
  
  • $131.00 - Per Visa (7-10 business days processing)
  • $10.00 - Additional rush processing (4-5 business days processing)
  • $20.00 - Additional rush processing (Next business day processing)
  • $50.00 - Additional rush processing (Same day service) 
  • Free/gratis - Diplomat/Official Visa
    
    
• Service Fee:
  
  • $29.00 - Per Visa (7-10 business days processing)
  • $39.00 - Per Visa (4-5 business day processing)
  • $59.00 - Per Visa (Next business day processing)
  • $69.00 - Per Visa (Same day rush service)
    
    
• Return Postage:
  
  • $25.00 FedEx (Next Business Day / Overnight - up to 3 passports)
  • $19.00 FedEx (2nd Business Day - up to 3 passports)
  • $45.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery - up to 3 passports)
  • $41.00 FedEx (Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI, Canada - 2nd Business Day/Overnight Delivery) NO SATURDAY DELIVERY

Please send the completed requirements detailed above to:

Attn: Visa Processing
E&G Visa Services
522 Nelson Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Ph: (202)277-1669
Fax: (301)294-8064

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy and is usually processed in 7-10 business days. Rush services are available in 4-5 business days, next business day and same day rush service for additional consular fees.


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