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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER MALI
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. U.S passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. If you do not have any blank visa pages in your passport, TDS can assist you in applying for additional pages. If your passport is not valid 6 months beyond your intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Photo
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Invitation
If visiting Mali for tourism a hotel confirmation is required.
If visiting friends/family an invitation from the hosts in Mali is required (fax accepted).
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $50.00 | 7-10 Business Days |
| Rush | $75.00 | 5 Business Days |
| SameDay/NextDay | $95.00 | Same or Next Day |
Consular Fees
| Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Multiple | $131.00 | 30 Days per Entry |
1-5 Years |
7-10 Business Days |
| Rush | Multiple | $141.00 | 30 Days per Entry |
1-5 Years |
5 Business Days |
| SameDay/NextDay | Multiple | $181.00 | 30 Days per Entry |
1-5 Years |
Same or Next Day |
Application Form
Application Form
Please Send Two Completed and Signed Application Forms.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005
URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $23.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $26.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $39.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information
The Mali tourist visa is usually valid for one to five years from date issued, for multiple entries, for a stay not to exceed 30 days on each entry.
Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. TDS can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport.
Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed in 10 business days.
Register with U.S. Embassy
Register with US Embassy
