Mali Passport Index 2026: Passport Ranking and Visa-Free Travel
Compare the Mali passport by mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival options, eTA routes and visa required destinations.
Passport Reports FAQ for Mali Passport Ranking 2026
What does the Mali passport ranking show?
The Mali passport ranking explains travel access through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA and visa-required destinations. Passport Reports presents it as editorial research, not legal advice.
What is the Mali passport rank in the index?
The Mali passport rank is shown as 165th. It should be read with 61, because the index compares practical travel access across passports.
How is the mobility score for Mali calculated?
The mobility score for Mali is 61. It combines visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA destinations, while visa-required destinations are listed separately.
How many visa-free destinations are available for Mali passport holders?
Mali passport holders are shown with 29 visa-free destinations. This helps identify where pre-travel visa applications may not be needed under current entry rules.
What does visa on arrival mean for Mali passport holders?
Visa on arrival means selected destinations may allow eligible Mali passport holders to request a visa at the border or airport. The count shown is 28.
What does eTA access mean in the Mali passport index?
eTA access refers to electronic travel authorization routes. For Mali, the eTA count is 4, and it forms part of the mobility score methodology.
How many destinations require a visa for Mali passport holders?
The visa-required count for Mali is 137. This category marks destinations where a visa process may be needed before travel.
Can the Mali passport be compared with other passports?
Yes. The Mali passport can be compared by rank, 61, visa-free access, visa on arrival access, eTA and visa-required destinations.
Which country facts support the Mali passport page?
The page includes population 22,634,423 (2025 est.), official language French, government type Republic and continent Africa. These facts give context but do not change visa rules.
Is the Mali passport index a visa or travel document service?
No. Passport Reports provides passport ranking and travel-access information for research. It does not issue passports, process visas or promise admission at any border.