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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mali citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Visa-free

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

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
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Mali vs Guinea-Bissau: passport comparison

Mali

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #160 · mobility 78.1

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6
22

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

Mali + Guinea-Bissau: passport compatibility

90%

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

Where Mali and Guinea-Bissau 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 Mali and Guinea-Bissau 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: Mali → Guinea-Bissau

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

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

2rule changes for the Mali passport, 2 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 Mali goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Guinea-Bissau

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 Mali citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Citizens of Mali can visit Guinea-Bissau visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Mali or Guinea-Bissau?
The Mali passport is stronger: 31 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mali #160, Guinea-Bissau #169.
Where can Mali and Guinea-Bissau citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Guinea-Bissau?
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 Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mali passport ranking

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