Vatican CityMali: Visa required

Vatican CityMali

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Mali?

Visa required

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

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

Source: diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Mali12 of 242 nationalities tracked

Visa-free alternatives near Mali

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Mali?

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

What currency is used in Mali?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Mali?

112 / 15 / 17 / 18.

What time zone is Mali in?

Bamako (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Bamako?

Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), about 125 km away.

How many countries can enter Mali without a visa?

12 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Mali visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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

Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe.

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Climate in Vatican City

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Vatican City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.3°C	3.7°C	29mm	251h
February	15.6°C	5.7°C	17mm	261h
March	16.2°C	6.4°C	80mm	283h
April	19.9°C	9°C	82mm	313h
May	25.3°C	13.8°C	32mm	372h
June	26.9°C	16.2°C	122mm	398h
July	32.6°C	20°C	8mm	432h
August	33°C	21.4°C	52mm	386h
September	27.7°C	16.9°C	136mm	314h
October	20°C	11.2°C	189mm	278h
November	17.7°C	9.2°C	68mm	238h
December	13.2°C	5.3°C	230mm	193h

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

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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 its official status was revoked to working language.

CapitalBamako

RegionWestern Africa

Population25.2M

Area1,240,192 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 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	17.5°C	0mm	329h
February	35°C	20.9°C	0mm	314h
March	37.6°C	23.7°C	1mm	313h
April	39.1°C	26.9°C	2mm	305h
May	39.1°C	27.9°C	11mm	305h
June	36.8°C	26°C	10mm	311h
July	31.1°C	23.4°C	277mm	261h
August	28.5°C	22.7°C	246mm	222h
September	30.1°C	22.2°C	126mm	279h
October	33°C	21.5°C	37mm	318h
November	33.3°C	19.9°C	0mm	326h
December	34.2°C	20.2°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

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

January 20, 2027Armed Forces Day

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