Destination
Mali
Africa · Bamako
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid on arrival
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
Safety advisory
Do not travel
For citizens of Russia
В Мали фиксируется стабильно высокий уровень террористической угрозы. Основные действующие в стране террористические группировки – «Группа поддержки ислама и мусульман» (аффилирована с «Аль-Каидой») и «Исламское государство в Большой Сахаре» (аффилирована с «Исламским государством»). Уровень преступности высокий, в т. ч.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Armed Forces Day
January 20, 2027
Wed · in 113d
Leylatoul Qadr (Roughly Date)
March 5, 2027
Fri · in 157d
Korité (Roughly Date)
March 9, 2027
Tue · in 161d
Martyrs' Day
March 25, 2027
Thu · in 177d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
UNESCO sites
4UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Timbuktuin danger1988Cultural
Timbuktu is an ancient city in Mali, situated 20 kilometres north of the Niger River. It is the capital of the Tombouctou Region, one of the 19 administrative regions of Mali, having a population of around one million people in the 2022 census.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Old Towns of Djennéin danger1988Cultural
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Djenné is a town and urban commune in the Inland Niger Delta region of central Mali. The town is the administrative centre of the Djenné Cercle, one of the eight subdivisions of the Mopti Region. The commune includes ten of the surrounding villages and in 2009 had a population of 32,944.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Tomb of Askiain danger2004Cultural
The Tomb of Askia, in Gao, Mali, is believed to be the burial place of Askia Muhammad I, one of the Songhai Empire's most prolific emperors. It was built at the end of the fifteenth century and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although Askia Mohammed I is the only individual who was buried within the tomb, several other Askias are buried in the courtyard.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)1989Mixed
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The Bandiagara Escarpment is a sandstone cliff in the Dogon country of Mali. It rises about 500 m (1,600 ft) above the lower sandy flats to the south, and has a length of approximately 150 km (90 mi).
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Mali: do Russia citizens need a visa?
Yes, Russia citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7About the country
- Capital
- Bamako
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 19,077,690
- Area
- 1,240,000 km²
- Currency
- Franc · XOF
- Time zone
- 18:01UTC+0
- Sockets
- CE
- Emergency
- 18police15ambulance17fire
- Calling code
- +223
- Languages
- French, Bambara
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