Get a Mali Visa

Tourist Application Requirements for a Mali Visa

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

    If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

  3. Visa Application Form

    You must provide two fully completed copies of the visa application forms found in this kit. The application forms must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  4. Letter of Approval

    You must provide a Letter of Approval issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mali.   

  5. Vaccination Certificate

    You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

  6. A Briggs Order Form

    Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Mali Visa

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

    If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact A Briggs at 800-806-0581 for further details.

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:

    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples

  3. Business Cover Letter

    You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a U.S. mailing address. Use the included sample Business Cover Letter to complete your letter.

  4. Visa Application Form

    You must provide two fully completed copies of the visa application forms found in this kit. The application forms must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  5. Letter of Invitation

    You must provide an official letter of invitation from the company or organization that you will be visiting. The letter must:

    • Be written in French
    • Be written on an official company letterhead
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e., business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.)
    • Include the full local address and phone number of the company or organization you will be visiting
    • Specify the number of entries and desired validity of the visa you are requesting

  6. Vaccination Certificate

    You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

  7. A Briggs Order Form

    Provide the A Briggs Order Form included in this kit.

Mali Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Mali visa?

    The best time to apply for your Mali visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Mali visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Mali visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to A Briggs in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Visa Pre-Check

Have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline?  A Briggs can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays.  A A Briggs expert will review all of your documents to confirm your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly.

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View A Sample Visa

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