Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting
Mali
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Malian Visa.
- Completely filled visa application form with corresponding details on passport and no errors.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after intended departure date from Mali. It must have 2 consecutive blank pages for visa stamps.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of funds.
- Round trip reservation.
- Two recent colored passport-sized photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- For minors, their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents is needed.
- The Mali visa application for citizens of Swaziland goes through the Malian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mali Visa for Swazis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 5 working days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Mali Visa
- Completely filled visa application form with corresponding details on passport and no errors.
- Original passport valid for at least 3 months after intended departure date from Mali. It must have 2 consecutive blank pages for visa stamps.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of funds.
- Round trip reservation.
- Two recent colored passport-sized photographs that meet the visa photo specifications.
- Original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- For minors, their original birth certificate and a letter of authorization from both parents is needed.
- The Mali visa application for citizens of Swaziland goes through the Malian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Mali Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The visitor visa is for people traveling to Mali for a host of reasons which include sightseeing, relaxation, visitation, and business.
- Holders of this visa can attend business meetings, conferences and sign business contracts.
- You cannot take up paid employment without applying for a work permit while in the country.
- An invitation letter from your host in the country with the home address of the host or a copy of your hotel reservation in Mali is needed.
- For business visits, a letter of invitation from the inviting company stating the purpose and duration of the trip is required. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead.
- The registration certificate of the company you are dealing with should also be provided.
- A letter from your employer in Swaziland on the company letterhead stating your employment status, the purpose of visit & approval of your business leave is also necessary.
- It is illegal to stay beyond the expiration of your visa.
- The visa is usually valid for 30 days but can be extended on application at the immigration department in Mali.
- For business purposes, the inviting company can request for a longer staying visa and the Consular section might consider it based on their own discretion.
- You’ll be required to show proof of financial sustenance for the entire stay in Mali. This proof could come in the form of your bank statement for the last 3 months from your application date or a letter from your host affirming to cater for all your needs in Mali.
- The visa costs SZL510 and it’s usually processed in 5 working days.
Mali Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
510.00 (XOF)
Mali Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Swaziland
Pretoria, South Africa.
876 B Pretorius Street, Arcadia 0001, Pretoria, South Africa.
malivisapretoria@gmail.com
+27 012 342 0676