Basic Travel Requirements for Singaporeans visiting
Mali
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Malian Visa.
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 40 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
Mali Visa for Singaporeans
Facts about Mali
Mali is a country known for its historical buildings, wildlife, and national parks. You can take a tour of the National Museum of Mali, go hiking on Mount Hombori, visit La Duna Rose or the Gouina Falls. Visiting Mali will be worth your while with all the attractions available.
The country receives a total of 173,200 tourists yearly.
Types of Mali Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Mali Visa
- A Singaporean passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 40 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
Mali Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Singaporeans traveling to Mali for tourism purposes can apply for the Malian tourist visa.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination must be provided by the applicant.
- An invitation letter from friends or family in Mali must be provided by the applicant if said applicant intends to reside with a Malian.
- If you weren’t invited by friends or family members, you are required to provide proof of accommodation in form of a hotel booking.
- Applicants are required to provide a physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page.
- There are two types of Mali tourist visa:
- Single-entry visa: this visa is valid for one month.
- Multiple-entry visa: this visa is valid for three to six months.
- The visa costs are: USD80 (3 months, single entry), USD110 (3 months, multiple entry), USD200 (6 months, multiple entry), USD370 (1 year, multiple entry)
- You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be arrested, expelled, or imprisoned.
- Travelers are advised to take cash with them as credit cards are not widely accepted.
- Exercise caution when taking photographs in Mali. Photographing any official object, entity, or person is restricted.
- There are no currency restrictions for entry into and exit out of Mali.
- Mali is not relatively safe to travel to but if you are to travel, you are advised to be cautious.
- For Your Safety:
- Guard your passport and wallet when in crowded outdoor areas and open-air markets.
- Be vigilant for pickpockets, especially at night.
- Use all available safety measures in your home or hotel, including locking doors and windows at all times, and setting the alarm.
- If asked to stop by police, stop only in well-lit areas or places where several officers are posted.
Mali Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Malian business visa is available to Singaporeans looking to travel to Mali for business purposes
- This visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended to 180 days.
- Applicants are required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Bank statements from the last six months must be provided. The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria
- It must be of your savings bank account for the last 6 months.
- It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
- It must be provided with authentic seal and bank signature.
- It must show a healthy balance amount in the account.
- It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.
- An invitation letter from the host company in Mali must be provided.
- The letter must indicate if the company is going to sponsor the applicant’s trip.
- Proof of business registration from the company in Singapore must be provided.
- The applicant is required to provide a copy of his/her flight itinerary.
Mali Visa Fees
Tourist visa
80.00 (USD)
Business visa
80.00 (USD)
Mali Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Singapore
Singapore
Malian Honorary Consulate in Singapore — 9 Raffles Place 32nd Floor, Republic Plaza Singapore 048619 Singapore
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rajaram@straitslaw.com.sg
(+65) 6713 0200