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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Mali?

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Lesotho citizens need a visa to enter Mali. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Lesotho vs Mali: passport comparison

Lesotho

45

visa-free countries

Global rank: #122 · mobility 91.9

Mali

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #160 · mobility 78.1
14

countries both Lesotho and Mali can enter visa-free together

Where else Lesotho goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days →
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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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Mali?
Lesotho citizens need a visa to enter Mali. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Lesotho or Mali?
The Lesotho passport is stronger: 45 visa-free countries versus 31. Global rank: Lesotho #122, Mali #160.
Where can Lesotho and Mali citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 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. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Lesotho and Mali?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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