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Sri Lanka Visa Requirements for Mali Citizens

Q: How long can Mali citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

eTA · 30 days

Mali passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Sri Lanka ETA — Fees (Department of Immigration and Emigration) · checked 13 Oct 2026

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How to get your eTA for Sri Lanka in three steps

Complete the application online with your Mali passport details.
Pay the fee — — by card.
Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.

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Sri Lanka visa options for Mali citizens

Tourist Visa (ETA) with Double Entry for 30 days

eTA

Max stay: 30 days
Entries: Double
Extension: Possible

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

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What the Sri Lanka visa rules mean for Mali travellers

Mali citizens do not need a full visa for Sri Lanka, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 30 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the Tourist Visa (ETA) with Double Entry for 30 days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Sri Lanka applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

Passport validity: The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's Annex 1 lists Sri Lanka as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who have transited mo…
Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says emergency medical treatment outside main cities is not readily available, treatment in private hospitals can be expens…
Return or onward ticket: The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.

Sri Lanka entry rules compared

Sri Lanka does not grant visa-free entry to any passport. Mali citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and Burkina Faso. Overall the Mali passport ranks #141 in the world with 31 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Mali passport you can also visit 3 countries in the region without a visa, including Hong Kong, Macau and Philippines.

In the other direction, Sri Lanka citizens need a visa to visit Mali.

Entry requirements for Sri Lanka

Passport validity

6 months

The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.

Online Visa Application✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

9 months

WHO's Annex 1 lists Sri Lanka as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission, including travellers who have transited more than 12 hours through the airport of such a country.

WHO, International Travel and Health, Annex 1 — countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official requirement

No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. The UK government says emergency medical treatment outside main cities is not readily available, treatment in private hospitals can be expensive, and options for repatriation in an emergency are limited and very expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Sri Lanka travel advice (health)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have a confirmed return ticket at the port of entry.

Sri Lanka ETA — How to submit an ETA application (Department of Immigration and Emigration)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

The ETA portal says all ETA holders should have sufficient funds to meet the expenses during the stay at the port of entry. No official source we could read sets an amount.

Sri Lanka ETA — How to submit an ETA application (Department of Immigration and Emigration)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

7 days

A visitor who leaves within 7 days after the original visa expires pays only the applicable visa fee, at the port of departure, and no penalty. An overstay of more than 7 and up to 14 days costs a penalty of 250 US dollars, and one of more than 14 days a penalty of 500 US dollars, in each case on top of the applicable visa fee.

Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka — Visa fees and overstay penalties✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 15,000

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's glossary describes a declaration to the Department of Customs where foreign exchange exceeds USD 15,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka — Glossary: Declaration (foreign exchange over USD 15,000)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Mali passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Sri Lanka for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Mali citizens stay in Sri Lanka?

Up to 30 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Sri Lanka visa cost for Mali citizens?

Tourist Visa (ETA) with Double Entry for 30 days: —.

How do Mali citizens apply for a Sri Lanka eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.eta.gov.lk). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Sri Lanka?

The ETA portal says ETA holders need a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of arrival.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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