Mali
Mali passport ranking
The Malian passport is currently ranked 89th place on the Guide Passport Index. It is considered to be on the lower end of Passport Rankings in the world. Malian passport holders have visa-free access to only 52 destinations including Ghana, and Dominica. There are 177 destinations for which a Malian passport holder requires to obtain a visa prior to traveling. That is the reason why the passport raking is low on the overall worldwide mobility score. For major destinations such as USA and the European Union, Malians require to apply for a visa in advance. Visa applicants need to present documents such as proof of funds and return flight ticket.
Mali Passport Ranking
The Mali passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Mali passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Mali passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 31 Mali passport visa-free countries, 19 Mali visa-on-arrival countries, and 2 eTA destinations.
Altogether, Mali passport holders can enter a total of 52 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Mali passport ranks 89 in the world.
Separate from these Mali visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 177 additional destinations which Mali passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).
About Mali
The Republic of Mali is a former French colony, consists of 10 regions and one capital district. It is located in the interior Western Africa. The nation borders Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, Niger, Burkina Faso, Algeria and Côte D’Ivoire. The most significant regions are Sikasso, Koulikoro and Ségou. The country has a total surface area of 1,240,192 square kilometers. The land is dominated by high flat plains with savanna in the south and hills in the northeast. Its climate is subtropical to arid depending on the region.
The overall population is 21,4 million people making it the 8th largest country in Africa. The capital of the country is Bamako. It is also the most populous city with over 2.5 million inhabitants. The largest airport is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) with an approximate yearly passenger traffic of 1 million people. The airport is named after the first president of Mali: Modibo Keita. It provides connections to African and French destinations.
Malian culture is dominated by tribal and colonial influences. Out of the total population 94% is Muslim. The official language is French. The legal system is based on the French civil law with some customary law influences. The government form is a semi-presidential republic. The current transitional chief of state is President is Assimi Goïta. The head of government is Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga.
The official currency of the country is Central African CFA franc (XAF) with the current exchange rate being XAF 606 to the USD. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $44 billion. The per capita income is $2,271. The largest portion of the GDP is generated by the services sector and agriculture. The export of gold and cotton account for over 80% of all export earnings, creating a very undiversified fragile economy. Other important export goods are: phosphate, millet, rice, corn and vegetables. Mali has seen steady growth over 5% during the past years and seeks to attract investments for the exploration of iron ore.
The country has many natural and culturally unique attractions for tourists to explore. It has four UNESCO world heritage sites scattered across the country. These sites range from secluded deserts to ancient cities. Some of the most visited tourist destinations are Timbuktu, Gao, the capital Bamako, Djenné, Hombori, Boucle du Baoulé National Park and Taoudenni. As the capital, Bamako also offers great museums and exhibitions showcasing the history and natural beauty of the country.
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