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Congo passport to Mali
Congo 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 — Congo is not one of them.
- Congo passports get “Visa required” at 101 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Mali passports get “Visa required” in Congo.
Nearby passports travelling to Mali
Open to Congo passports near Mali
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
CongoMali- Typical duration
- 6.6 hours
- From
- BZV · PNR · OLL
- To
- BKO · TOM · GAQ
Usual hubs
France · 15.1 hours
Benin · 6.6 hours
Ethiopia · 12.5 hours
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.
Congo
Country profile
Capital
Brazzaville
Population
6.1 million
Area
342,000 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
385,589 · 2024
Migrant share
6.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Kongo40.5%
- Teke16.9%
- Mbochi13.1%
- foreigner8.2%
- Sangha5.6%
- Mbere/Mbeti/Kele4.4%
- Other11.3%
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
Congo · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Congo 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 Congo?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.