Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit ML?

Yes, UK ordinary passport holders need a visa for Mali. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel for British citizens. Apply online before travel through Mali's official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal, which issues an electronic entry permit (eVisa). A United Kingdom ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before traveling to Mali for tourism. The United Kingdom is not on Mali's visa-exempt list (which covers ECOWAS states and a small set of bilateral partners), and visa-on-arrival is not available to British citizens. Since mid-2025 the application and payment process has been consolidated online through Mali's official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal (diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml), which issues an electronic entry permit once approved, removing the need to post a passport to the embassy that covers the UK (Brussels). A short-stay tourist visa typically permits stays of up to 90 days, with single-entry options also available; fees vary by entry type and validity. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry, and the passport must remain valid for the duration of the stay. Note that the UK FCDO currently advises against all travel to Mali due to security and terrorism risks, so travelers should weigh this advisory carefully. Mali is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.