MaliNetherlands: Visa required

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Do Mali passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Visa required

Yes. Mali passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance4,454 km, straight line (~5h 44m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Mali: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Netherlands

Mali passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

San Marino

Other visa-free destinations for Mali passport holders

See all Mali destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for Netherlands?

Yes. Mali passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

How far is Netherlands from Mali?

About 4,454 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 44m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Mali passport holders visit without a visa instead of Netherlands?

San Marino.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Mali

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi). It is bordered to the north by Algeria, to the east by Niger, to the northwest by Mauritania, to the south by Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, and to the west by Guinea and Senegal. The population is about 25.20 million, 47.19% of which are estimated to be under age 15 in 2024. Its capital and largest city is Bamako. French was the official language until 2022, when it was replaced by 13 African languages, with Bambara being the first language of the majority of the population.

CapitalBamako

RegionWestern Africa

Population25.2M

Area1,240,192 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+223

Drives on theright

TimezoneBamako (UTC+0)

Nearest airportModibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 125 km

Emergency number112 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,193 (2025)

Tourist arrivals217K (2019)

Climate in Bamako

Warmest May, coolest January, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bamako, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	32°C	17.6°C	0mm	329h
February	35°C	21°C	0mm	314h
March	37.6°C	23.8°C	1mm	313h
April	39.1°C	27°C	2mm	305h
May	39°C	28°C	11mm	305h
June	36.7°C	26.1°C	10mm	311h
July	31.1°C	23.5°C	277mm	261h
August	28.5°C	22.8°C	244mm	222h
September	30.1°C	22.3°C	128mm	279h
October	33°C	21.6°C	37mm	318h
November	33.3°C	20°C	0mm	326h
December	34.2°C	20.3°C	0mm	338h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

A landlocked country in the Sahel, Mali remains one of the poorest countries in the world, but it has wonderful musicians and some incredible sights, including four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the historic city of Timbuktu.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bandiagara Escarpment
Old Towns of Djenné
Timbuktu
Tomb of Askia

Upcoming public holidays

September 22, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.5°C	4.2°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.9°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.3°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.3°C	23mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.9°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.2°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.8°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16.1°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.4°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	9°C	145mm	165h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	3°C	111mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

Full source list on About.