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Gambia passport to Mali
Yes — Gambia passport holders can visit Mali without a visa.
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 — Gambia is one of them.
- Gambia passports get “Visa free” at 43 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Mali passports also enter Gambia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Mali
Open to Gambia passports near Mali
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
GambiaMali- Typical duration
- 3.9 hours
- From
- BJL
- To
- BKO · TOM · GAQ
Usual hubs
Senegal · 4.2 hours
Morocco · 8.4 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.
Gambia
Country profile
Capital
Banjul
Population
2.4 million
Area
11,300 km²
Currency
Gambian dalasi GMD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
236,137 · 2024
Migrant share
8.6%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Mandinka/Jahanka33.3%
- Fulani/Tukulur/Lorobo18.2%
- Wolof12.9%
- Jola/Karoninka11%
- non-Gambian9.9%
- Serahuleh7.2%
- Other7.5%
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
Gambia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Gambia passport need a visa for Mali?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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 Gambia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.