Tourist Visa from Kenya to Mali

• Applicants of this visa have the intention of visiting Mali for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation and relaxation.
• You must have an original Kenyan passport with at least six-month validity remaining.
• Two passport photos with white background, taken within the last six months must be included in your documents.
• Kenyans who have been invited by friends and relatives to Mali are also eligible for this visa.
• If you have been invited by a friend or relative in the country, a letter of invitation from your host should be provided. Information on the letter from your host should include your host’s home address and telephone number.
• If you are not staying with a friend or family, a copy of confirmed hotel reservation is required. If staying in more than one hotel, please provide copies of each hotel reservations.
• You must have a reservation of flight itinerary under your name. The itinerary must show applicant's entry and exit flight plan.
• Holders of this visa can attend events and festivals taking place in the country while they are there.
• Minors traveling with one or none of their parents should provide a letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor. Also, the original copy of minor’s birth certificate should be submitted.
• Applicants are to provide proof that they will return to their country at the expiry of their visa.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
• Kenyans who are in the country on this visa are not allowed to be gainfully employed.
• A copy of the Kenyan stay permit is required for non-Kenyans.
• Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country. Travelers must have a copy of International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) for yellow fever.
• Mali is not a very safe place for travelers. But if you decide to travel to Mali, here are some safety measures;

    - Guard your wallets and your passport, whether you are in a crowded, open or deserted place.

   - Be careful of thieves and pickpockets.

    - Use all the available safety measures. Lock the doors and windows at all time, and set an alarm system.

    - If you are asked to stop by the police, make sure you stop at well-lit areas or areas where other police officers are.

• Original Kenyan passport which has a validity of six months from the period of exiting the country. The passport should have one blank page for entry stamp.
• Two original visa application forms duly completed. The application form should carry the applicant’s signature.
• Two passport-sized taken with a white background. The passport should not be older than 6 months.
• Bank statement which from the past six months from the time of visa application. This is proof that you can take care of yourself while in the country.
• Travel Insurance and Medical Insurance which covers the duration of your stay in the country.
• Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
• A return flight ticket booking or ticket for your journey.
• Travel itinerary.