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Passport Atlas

Central African Republic passport to Mali

Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Mali, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Mali lets 26 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Central African Republic is not one of them.
  • Central African Republic passports get “Visa required” at 100 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Mali passports get “Visa required” in Central African Republic.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Connection likely

Central African RepublicCentral African RepublicMaliMali
Typical duration
6.4 hours
From
BGF · BBT
To
BKO · TOM · GAQ

Usual hubs

  • MoroccoMorocco · 10.6 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Central African Republic

Country profile

Capital

Bangui

Population

6.5 million

Area

622,984 km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc XAF

Languages

French, Sango

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

94,556 · 2024

Migrant share

1.8%

Ethnic groups · 2003

  • Baya28.8%
  • Banda22.9%
  • Mandjia9.9%
  • Sara7.9%
  • M'Baka-Bantu7.9%
  • Arab-Fulani6%
  • Other16.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Mali

Country profile

Capital

Bamako

Population

22.4 million

Area

1,240,000 km²

Currency

West African CFA franc XOF

Languages

French

Time zone

UTC+00:00

Foreign-born

545,323 · 2024

Migrant share

2.2%

Ethnic groups · 2018

  • Bambara33.3%
  • Fulani13.3%
  • Sarakole/Soninke/Marka9.8%
  • Senufo/Manianka9.6%
  • Malinke8.8%
  • Dogon8.7%
  • Other16.4%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 112 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+223

Airports

BKO · TOM · GAQ · KYS

Highlights

  • Djenné
  • Timbuktu
  • Bandiagara

Central African Republic · Visa required

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FAQ

Does a Central African Republic passport need a visa for Mali?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Mali immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Mali typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Mali mission.

What about a Mali passport entering Central African Republic?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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