Foreign citizens who want to work in Mali must obtain a business visa from one of the diplomatic missions of Mali (unless they are citizens of a visa-exempt country). There are business visas with the possibility of single and multiple entries, with a period of stay of three or six months, or one year.

    After obtaining approval for a business visa at the nearest embassy or consulate, you will need a work permit to legally work for a company in Mali.

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    Eligibility for a business visa to Mali

    To be eligible for a business visa to Mali, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be able to bear all expenses. You must have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout your stay in Mali.
• Reasons for return. You must have strong connections in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay in Mali.
• Have a good character. You must not have a criminal record. In confirmation of this, you may have to provide a certificate of criminal record from your country of residence.
• Be healthy. You must meet the minimum health requirements required by government authorities.
• The real goal. You must have a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country you are/will be doing business with.

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    Requirements for obtaining a business visa to Mali

    Documents to be submitted:

    1. Passport

    You must provide your passport, including one copy of the personal information page. Your passport must:

• Be valid for the next six months
• Have at least one blank visa page
• Not be frayed, torn, damaged, etc.

    2. Photos

    You must provide two color passport-style photos that meet the following criteria:

• Be made within the last three months and printed in good quality
• Be taken on a completely white background
• Be two inches by two inches in size
• Be shot in the front, with a neutral facial expression
• You can not be in the photo with glasses, or headgear, except for religious purposes.

    3. Business cover letter

    You must provide a business cover letter from your company.

    4. Visa application form

    You must submit two fully completed copies of the visa application forms. Application forms must:

• Have all fields of the questionnaire filled out
• Enter your full name as it appears in your passport
• Be signed.

    5. Certificate of vaccination

    You must provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate.