Mali
Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months from date of entry required by all except the following in possession of a valid ID card:
(a) nationals of ECOWAS countries;
(b) nationals of Algeria, Andorra, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Monaco, Morocco and Tunisia.Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals of the countries referred to under passport exemptions above;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business and Transit: single entry: US$80 (three months); multiple entry: US$110 (three months); US$200 (six months); US$370 (one year).Validity
One month from the date of entry, although visas can be extended in Mali, either in Bamako at the Immigration Service or at any police station. Visas may be obtained up to three months in advance of traveling to Mali.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Two application forms (must be completed in block capitals and returned to the consulate with several photocopies of the form). (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications (which must be sent by registered post). (e) Fee; payable in cash, company cheque or postal order (personal cheques are not accepted). (f) Copy of airline itinerary or flight ticket(s). (g) Yellow fever certificate, if traveling from an infected area. (h) Proof of hotel reservation. Business: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letter of invitation from company, stating purpose of trip. Transit: (a)-(h) and, (i) Copies of onward tickets and visas to further destinations.Working days required
Five. Visas can be issued more quickly (in three days) for an additional fee of US$10.Temporary residence
Enquire at Embassy.
XOF10,000; for destinations in Africa XOF8000. Children under two years are exempt.
Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Belgium
Avenue Molière 487, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 345 7432. Fax: (2) 344 5700.Embassy of the Republic of Mali in the USA
2130 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 2249.
Website: www.maliembassy.us
Travelers are advised against all travel to the north of Timbuktu, the western border area with Mauritania and the eastern border with Niger, due to banditry.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
