Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · MaliPassport Atlas
Chad passport to Mali
Yes — Chad passport holders can visit Mali without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Mali lets 26 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Chad is one of them.
- Chad passports get “Visa free” at 24 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Mali passports also enter Chad without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Mali
Open to Chad 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
ChadMali- Typical duration
- 5.8 hours
- From
- NDJ · AEH · MQQ
- To
- BKO · TOM · GAQ
Usual hubs
France · 12.9 hours
Nigeria · 6.2 hours
Ethiopia · 12.1 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.
Chad
Country profile
Capital
N'Djamena
Population
19.3 million
Area
1,284,000 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
Arabic, French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
6.3%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- Sara30.5%
- Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma9.8%
- Arab9.7%
- Wadai/Maba/Masalit/Mimi7%
- Gorane5.8%
- Masa/Musseye/Musgum4.9%
- Other32.4%
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.
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
Chad · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Chad passport need a visa for Mali?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 Chad?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.