Access
Visa required
RPassport Atlas
Malawi passport to Mali
Malawi 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
The other way
eVisa
EGet an email when Malawi → Mali rules change
One confirmation email, then only when the data actually changes.
No account needed. Unsubscribe with one click.
Key facts
- Mali lets 26 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Malawi is not one of them.
- Malawi passports get “Visa required” at 88 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Mali passports get “eVisa” in Malawi.
Nearby passports travelling to Mali
Open to Malawi 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
MalawiMali- Typical duration
- 9.3 hours
- From
- LLW · BLZ · DWA
- To
- BKO · TOM · GAQ
Usual hubs
Kenya · 10.7 hours
Ethiopia · 12 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.
Malawi
Country profile
Capital
Lilongwe
Population
20.7 million
Area
118,480 km²
Currency
Malawian kwacha MWK
Languages
English, Chewa
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
186,719 · 2024
Migrant share
0.9%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Chewa34.3%
- Lomwe18.8%
- Yao13.2%
- Ngoni10.4%
- Tumbuka9.2%
- Sena3.8%
- Other10.3%
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
Malawi · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Malawi 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 Malawi?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.