Mali Visa Photo: Official Requirements & Compliant Photo in Minutes

A Mali visa application requires a photograph that meets the official standard precisely — getting it right the first time prevents costly delays and resubmissions. The primary specification follows ICAO biometric guidelines as referenced by Mali's consular authorities: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 300 dpi), plain white background, with the face occupying 71–80% of the total frame height.

Important: there is a documented size conflict you should know about. Mali visa photo requirements are cited inconsistently across official sources. The most widely referenced standard is 35×45 mm (ICAO format), but some consular offices — particularly for certain nationalities or visa categories — specify 40×50 mm with a chin-to-crown face height of 32–36 mm. Before printing, confirm the exact size with the specific Mali consulate or e-visa portal you are applying through. Our service prepares photos at 35×45 mm by default; if your consulate requires 40×50 mm, select that format before downloading.

• Size: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px) — confirm 40×50 mm if your consulate specifies it
• Background: Solid white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, patterns, or off-white tones
• Face coverage: 71–80% of the total frame height
• Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: Permitted only with clear lenses — no tint, no glare, no reflections obscuring the eyes
• Headwear: Not permitted except for documented religious or medical reasons; the full face must remain visible
• Photo recency: Taken within the last 6 months
• Quantity: Two identical photos are required for most Mali visa applications

Common reasons Mali visa photos are rejected:

• Wrong size submitted — especially confusing the 35×45 mm and 40×50 mm formats without first confirming the consulate's requirement
• Background that is not pure white — cream, off-white, light grey, or any colour other than #FFFFFF is not acceptable
• Face coverage below 71% of frame height, leaving excessive empty space above the head
• Glasses with tinted lenses, heavy frames partially obscuring facial contours, or visible glare on the lenses

Upload a normal photo and it is automatically cropped, resized, and corrected to the exact official standard — background set to pure white, face position and coverage verified to specification. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment is taken: review it, confirm it looks right, and only then pay for the print-ready file. If the consulate rejects the photo, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — your acceptance is guaranteed.