Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit ML?

Canadian passport holders need a visa to enter Mali. There is no eVisa or visa-on-arrival for Canadians; you must apply in advance through a Malian embassy/consulate or the VFS Global visa centre serving Canada. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. As of 2026, Canada is not on Mali's visa-exemption list (which covers ECOWAS states and a small number of partner countries), and Mali does not offer an eVisa or visa-on-arrival to Canadian citizens. Canadian ordinary passport holders travelling for tourism or a short visit must obtain a paper visa in advance from a Malian diplomatic mission or the VFS Global centre handling Mali applications in Canada. The Government of Canada's official Mali travel advisory confirms a tourist visa is "required" and must be obtained prior to arrival. Single-entry short-stay tourist visas are typically valid for stays of up to 30 to 90 days. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate of Vaccination) is a mandatory entry requirement, and passports must be valid at least six months beyond the intended departure date with a blank page. Processing typically takes around five working days once a complete application is submitted. Travellers should also note that much of Mali is under elevated Canadian travel advisories, so confirm current conditions before booking.