Travel from France to Mali is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any France citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
France passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
Generic country-level guidance for Mali. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Mali. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Mali (ML). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving France (FR). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Mali: Level 4 — Do Not Travel (as of 2026-06-08). This is the State Department's highest advisory. Consular help may be limited or unavailable; review the country page and confirm your insurance covers the situation before committing. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches Mali (ML), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at BKO (Mali (ML)): hot. Typical lows around 21°C, highs around 32°C, moderate rainfall (~158mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 32°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
Your France (FR) passport requires a traditional visa for Mali. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.