🇸🇳 Senegal visa requirements for Malian citizens
No visa needed — Malian citizens can stay in Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Mali passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Mali can travel to Senegal for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Senegal, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Senegal immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Malian passport ranks #165 worldwide, opening 51 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (30 visa-free, 19 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Senegal is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Senegalese citizens traveling to Mali face the same requirement (visa-free).
Western Africa is fully open to Malian travelers — all 15 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.
About Senegal
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Senegal?
No visa needed — Malian citizens can stay in Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Malian citizens stay in Senegal without a visa?
Malian citizens can stay in Senegal for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Senegal?
The currency in Senegal is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Dakar.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Malian citizens traveling to Senegal. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Senegal embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.