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MadagascarMadagascar visa requirements for Mali citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Mali passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Madagascar entry requirements for Mali citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Madagascar
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Mali passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Mali passport than Madagascar, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 60 days |
Madagascar at a glance for travellers
- 196 of 198 passports can enter Madagascar without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Mali passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 47 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Madagascar e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Madagascar entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mali citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Mali passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Mali passport holders need for Madagascar?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Mali passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Madagascar?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.