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United Arab Emirates to Mali visa requirements

Mali is listed by UAE MoFA as visa-free for UAE ordinary passports for stays of 90 days, renewable, but UAE MoFA currently prohibits UAE nationals from traveling to Mali until further notice. Do not treat the visa exemption as permission to travel; a yellow fever vaccination certificate is also required for entry. UAE MoFA's Mali travel requirements list normal UAE passports as visa-free and state that the permitted stay is 90 days, renewable. However, the same MoFA destination page states that UAE nationals are prohibited from traveling to Mali until further notice, and a 9 December 2025 MoFA news release says the Ministry imposed a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Mali and urged UAE nationals already in Mali to return to the UAE as soon as possible. This page therefore keeps the immigration verdict as visa-free but flags the current UAE travel ban as the controlling practical issue. Travelers must still meet health and document requirements if travel becomes permitted: CDC notes that Mali requires yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers aged 9 months or older. UAE MoFA's inbound visa list currently shows Malian nationals as visa required for the UAE, so this page no longer describes the exemption as mutual.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Visa-free entry (no visa required)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, renewable
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries permitted within stay limits
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None for the visa exemption, but UAE MoFA currently bans travel to Mali
standard track
Validity
Stay of up to 90 days, renewable; confirm passport validity and entry conditions before travel
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check the UAE MoFA travel ban first
UAE MoFA currently says UAE nationals are prohibited from traveling to Mali until further notice. Do not travel unless this official warning is lifted or you have written official clearance.
· Current travel ban· Check before booking
/02
Confirm your passport eligibility
UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa-free for Mali. Ensure your passport is valid and has space for entry stamps, and reconfirm entry conditions immediately before travel.
· Normal passport visa-free· Reconfirm validity
/03
Get your yellow fever vaccination
Obtain the yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination (Carte Jaune). This is mandatory for entry into Mali.
· Mandatory· Vaccinate 10+ days prior
/04
Book onward or return travel
Arrange and keep evidence of a confirmed onward or return ticket, as proof of intent to leave may be requested on arrival.
· Return ticket
/05
Travel only if the ban is no longer in force
If official UAE advice later permits travel, present your passport, yellow fever certificate and onward ticket on arrival. UAE MoFA lists the visa-free stay as 90 days, renewable.
· Visa-free on entry· 90 days renewable
/06
Observe your permitted stay
Do not exceed the stay granted by Malian immigration. If you need longer, request an extension before your authorized stay expires.
· 90 days renewable
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Mali · Visa-free entry (no visa required)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredUAE MoFA travel ban to Mali checked and lifted / official clearance obtained
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredOrdinary UAE passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed onward or return air ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel and medical insurance covering Mali
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedCheck UAE MoFA travel advisory before departure
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedCopies of passport and key documents kept separately
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
recommended
OptionalLocal contact / host or tour operator details
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUAE MoFA - Emirati travel requirements for MaliUAE MoFA - Travel ban to Mali news releaseUAE MoFA - Visa information to enter the UAE
Application link included: UAE MoFA - Visa information to enter the UAE
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Entry / tourist visa fee0No visa is required for UAE passport holders for stays up to 90 days
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (approx. AED 150-300)Cost of the mandatory vaccine and certificate at an approved clinic
Travel insuranceVariesOptional but strongly recommended given Mali's medical and security environment
Total estimate0 — 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border
Immediate on arrival if travel is permitted
No visa application is listed for normal UAE passports, but UAE MoFA currently prohibits UAE nationals from traveling to Mali until further notice.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE MoFA lists normal passports as visa-free
UAE MoFA's destination guidance for Mali marks diplomatic, special, official and normal UAE passports as visa-free.
High
/02
Current UAE travel ban controls practical travel
The same MoFA guidance says UAE nationals are prohibited from traveling to Mali until further notice, so the visa waiver should not be read as clearance to travel now.
High
/03
Short tourist stay within 90 days
A typical tourist visit falls well within the 90-day visa-free allowance.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever certificate held
CDC states Mali requires yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers aged 9 months or older.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Added current UAE MoFA travel ban for Mali
Kept the Mali immigration verdict as visa-free for normal UAE passports, but added UAE MoFA's current prohibition on UAE nationals traveling to Mali; removed unsupported mutual-waiver language and refreshed sources to official MoFA and CDC pages.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa to visit Mali?—
UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa-free for Mali, with a 90-day stay that is renewable. However, UAE MoFA currently prohibits UAE nationals from traveling to Mali until further notice.
Can UAE nationals travel to Mali now?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Mali?+
How long can a UAE passport holder stay in Mali?+
What documents are needed on arrival if travel becomes permitted?+
Is the Mali visa waiver mutual with the UAE?+
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