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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Mali?

Visa-free

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can visit Mali visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSSep 2026
Visa-free
Guinea-Bissau → Mali
allowed

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Guinea-Bissau vs Mali: passport comparison

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6

Mali

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #160 · mobility 78.1
22

countries both Guinea-Bissau and Mali can enter visa-free together

Guinea-Bissau + Mali: passport compatibility

90%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Guinea-Bissau and Mali travel together — by entry type:

22 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
99 both need a visa
19 access differs

Where Guinea-Bissau and Mali can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Guinea-Bissau is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Guinea-Bissau → Mali

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Guinea-Bissau → Mali rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Guinea-Bissau passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Guinea-Bissau goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Mali

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Mali?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can visit Mali visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Guinea-Bissau or Mali?
The Mali passport is stronger: 31 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Guinea-Bissau #169, Mali #160.
Where can Guinea-Bissau and Mali citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Mali?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Guinea-Bissau and Mali?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guinea-Bissau passport ranking

Where else the Guinea-Bissau passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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