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title: Mali visa for citizens of Chile
description: Citizens of Chile need a visa for Mali and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Mali visa for citizens of Chile

Citizens of Chile need a visa for Mali and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa (Mali Embassy)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents listed, including original passport and completed application form.
2. **Schedule an appointment** — Contact the Embassy of Mali in Chile (or nearest embassy if none in Chile) to book an in-person visa appointment.
3. **Attend appointment and submit biometrics (if required)** — Visit the embassy at the scheduled time, submit application, and provide any necessary biometric data.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa application fee as advised by the embassy (payment method usually cash or bank transfer).
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check with embassy for expected duration.
6. **Collect passport with visa** — Once visa is issued, collect your passport from the embassy or by courier if arranged.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Travel)
- **Completed visa application form (original copy)** (Supporting): Available from embassy website or in person
- **2 recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background)** (Supporting)
- **Copy of passport data page** (Travel)
- **Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket)** (Travel): Confirmed reservation showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): For each night of stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): International certificate required
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips)** (Financial): Bank statements for last 3 months
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting friends/family) or company letter (business)** (Supporting, optional): Optional but recommended to support purpose
- **Travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not always mandatory
- **Copy of Chile ID card (cédula de identidad) if available** (Supporting, optional): For additional identification
- **Booking confirmation of visa appointment at embassy** (Supporting): Appointment must be scheduled in advance

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Payslips

Sufficient funds to cover stay, typically shown by 3 months of bank statements.

## Good to know

- Visa requirements can change; confirm directly with Malian embassy before applying.
- Chilean passport holders may need to apply at the Malian embassy in a neighboring country if none in Chile.
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Mali.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Fill all fields accurately and use original form.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear purpose of visit** — Provide clear proof of funds and a detailed travel itinerary.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Chile need a visa for Mali?

Citizens of Chile need a visa for Mali and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa (Mali Embassy).

### How long can citizens of Chile stay in Mali?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Chile need for Mali?

Valid passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Completed visa application form (original copy); 2 recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background); Copy of passport data page; Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket); Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; and 6 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Mali?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Mali visa for every passport](/visa/mali)
- [Every destination for Chile passport holders](/visa/passport/chile)