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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Senegal citizens need a visa for Mali?

Visa-free

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

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Senegal → Mali
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Senegal vs Mali: passport comparison

Senegal

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #141 · mobility 82.9

Mali

31

visa-free countries

Global rank: #160 · mobility 78.1
25

countries both Senegal and Mali can enter visa-free together

Senegal + Mali: passport compatibility

91%

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

Where Senegal and Mali travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
42 both e-visa / eTA
95 both need a visa
18 access differs

Where Senegal 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 Mali is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Senegal → 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 Senegal → Mali rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal citizens need a visa for Mali?
Citizens of Senegal can visit Mali visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Senegal or Mali?
The Senegal passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 31. Global rank: Senegal #141, Mali #160.
Where can Senegal and Mali citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 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 Senegal and Mali?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Senegal passport ranking

Where else the Senegal passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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