🇲🇱 Mali Business Visa
Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye who wish to travel to the Republic of Mali for business purposes are required to obtain a business visa. Holders of Ordinary (Bordo), Special (Green), and Service (Grey) passports must obtain a visa for their business trips to Mali. Holders of Diplomatic passports are exempt from visa requirements for visits up to 90 days. There is no visa-on-arrival application in Mali; therefore, all procedures must be completed before traveling.
Applicants traveling to Mali for meetings, fairs, business negotiations, or commercial agreements are required to submit a business invitation letter. Both Turkish citizens and third-country nationals holding a residence permit in Türkiye are eligible to apply for a Mali business visa.
Mali business visas cannot be issued with a future start date; it is therefore important to plan your trip accordingly. Your appointment will be arranged on your behalf by Marsel Visa and presented to you for confirmation. On the day of the appointment, applicants must be physically present at the Embassy of Mali in Ankara. A Marsel Visa representative will accompany you to ensure a smooth process.
📌 Required Documents for Mali Business Visa
- Business invitation letter (detailed information provided by Marsel Visa)
- 2 biometric photographs with white background
- Valid passport and, if applicable, previous passports
- Bank statement (last 3 months, showing at least 35,000 TL balance, original, stamped, signed, and accompanied by the bank’s signature circulars)
- Copy of Yellow Fever vaccination card (mandatory)
- Flight and hotel reservation documents
For company owners:
- Updated company documents (certificate of activity, trade registry gazette, signature circulars, tax certificate copies)
For employees:
- Employment letter in English (prepared on company letterhead, addressed to the Embassy of Mali, stamped and signed)
For retirees:
- SGK retirement certificate (sealed and signed)
For public officials:
- Employment and leave authorization letter
📝 Processing Time for Mali Visa
Mali business visa applications are generally processed within 5 to 10 business days. Business visas cannot be issued with a later start date. Therefore, it is important to apply on time, considering your travel schedule.
🕒 Important Notes Before Traveling to Mali
Applicants must be physically present at the Embassy of Mali in Ankara. A Marsel Visa representative will accompany you on the day of your appointment to provide guidance. The evaluation and final decision on visa applications rest solely with the Embassy of Mali.
Travelers should be cautious about diseases such as yellow fever, malaria, and typhoid. Vaccinations must be obtained from Travel Health Centers in Türkiye before traveling. The copy of the Yellow Fever vaccination card is a mandatory document for business visa applications.
To start your Mali business visa application and to obtain detailed information about the current visa fees and required documents, please contact Marsel Visa.