🇲🇱 Mali visa requirements for Dutch citizens
Yes — Dutch citizens need a visa to enter Mali, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Netherlands passport holders
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Mali. Applications generally go through a Mali embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mali immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Dutch passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (125 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Mali is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Malian citizens traveling to Netherlands face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Dutch travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Mali
- Capital
- Bamako
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Mali?
Yes — Dutch citizens need a visa to enter Mali, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Mali?
The currency in Mali is the West African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Bamako.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Dutch citizens traveling to Mali. 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 Mali embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Dutch passport holders
Going the other way? Netherlands visa requirements for Malian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.