Malian immigration law distinguishes short stays from residence and permanent settlement. Entry normally requires a valid passport, an entry visa and documents supporting the purpose of travel, accommodation or residence, financial means and return or onward travel. A visa may be refused for public-order reasons, an existing entry ban or an expulsion decision. A visa can generally cover up to 90 days and may be extended once; multiple-entry visas may be valid for six to twelve months and remain renewable according to the applicable conditions. Nationals of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger currently benefit from an official transitional visa-free arrangement for movement, residence and establishment despite Mali's withdrawal from ECOWAS on 29 January 2025. Travellers should confirm the current application of that arrangement with the relevant Malian diplomatic or border authority before departure.
Immigration law in Mali
Immigration law in Mali regulates entry, residence, work, study, family reunification, protection, permanent residence and nationality. Most foreign nationals need an entry visa and evidence of their purpose, means of support and intended return, although a transition arrangement currently permits visa-free movement, residence and establishment for nationals of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Residence documents, work permits and refugee or statelessness procedures are handled by different Malian authorities.
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