Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: Mali does not offer a specific 'Retirement Visa'. Long-term stays for non-working individuals seeking to retire in Mali typically involve applying for a general long-stay visa (Visa de Long Séjour) and subsequently obtaining a residence permit (Carte de Résident) after arrival.
Eligibility: Applicants for a general long-stay visa must prove sufficient financial means, hold a valid passport, and have no intent to work. Specific retirement visa criteria are not defined for a dedicated visa category.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: Mali lacks a dedicated Retirement Visa. Retirees typically secure a general long-stay visa from abroad, then apply for a renewable residence permit (Carte de Résident) upon arrival, requiring proof of self-sufficiency.