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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Mali citizens need a visa for Chad?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Mali can visit Chad visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Mali → Chad
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Mali vs Chad: passport comparison

Mali

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #160 · mobility 78.1

Chad

23

visa-free countries

Global rank: #170 · mobility 75
16

countries both Mali and Chad can enter visa-free together

Mali + Chad: passport compatibility

87%

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

Where Mali and Chad travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
98 both need a visa
25 access differs

Where Mali and Chad 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.

Both visa-free (16)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Cameroon 90 days #173
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Ivory Coast 90 days #150
Micronesia 30 days #89
Niger 90 days #158
Nigeria 90 days #181
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Togo 30 days #155

Where else Mali goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Chad

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Mali citizens need a visa for Chad?
Citizens of Mali can visit Chad visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mali citizens stay in Chad without a visa?
Mali passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mali or Chad?
The Mali passport is stronger: 31 visa-free countries versus 23. Global rank: Mali #160, Chad #170.
Where can Mali and Chad citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Chad?
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 Mali and Chad?
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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