MALI
Issuing Authorities
Mali Embassy
876 Pretorius Str, Arcadia, Pretoria
PO Box 12978, Hatfield, 0083 Pretoria
Tel: (012) 342-0676 / (012) 342 7464
Fax: (012) 342-0670.
E-mail: [email protected]
Submissions: 0930-1200
Collections: 1300-1530
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Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Application form: Visa application form is to be fully completed. Personal details such as
name(s), surname must match the passport details exactly. Omissions or errors in the application
may cause delay in the process.
• Passport: Valid for at least 3 months following the departure date from Mali. The passport must
have at least 2 free consecutive pages.
• Invitation letter and/or employer's letter:
a) For visit visa: An invitation letter from the contact person in Mali or hotel reservation
b) For business visa: A business letter from the Malian partner company and/or an employment
letter from the local company. The Embassy is entitled to verify the authenticity of the documents
provided.
• Proof of funds: Where the invitation letter, the business letter or the employment letter does not
state that expenses related to the stay in Mali will be catered for, the applicant shall provide their
most recent three months.
• Ticket reservation: A round trip airline ticket or booking must be available. The ticket or
reservation must show exactly the point of entry and arrival date in Mali as well as the exit point
and date of departure from Mali.
• Photographs : Two recent passport colour photos
• Vaccination Certificate: Original of the yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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Visa Processing Time
Ordinary visa: 5 working days
Express visa: 2 working days
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Visa Validity
Visas are issued one month from date of entry. Travellers may obtain a longer visa from the
relevant services (Immigration Department) in Mali.
However, for a business visa , if the Malian Company requires so, the Consular section might
consider, at its own discretion , delivering a longer visa.
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Visa Cost
R510.00 (Express visa is an additional R300).
Once the application is submitted, visa fees are non refundable, regardless of the outcome of the
request.
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SA Representative
SA Embassy
Batiment Diarra, Lot Hamdallaye,
ACI, 2000, Bamako, Mali
Tel: 00 223 229 2925/7
Fax: 00 223 229 2926
E-mail: [email protected]
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Travel Health
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid,
Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
With its giant mud-built mosques, villages carved into cliff-sides and massive camel
caravans traversing the desert, Mali makes for a stunningly surreal destination.
Rapidly developing, particularly in the main cities, tourists can find high standards of
accommodation and cuisine on offer. Intriguing and colourful markets, vast
desertscapes and ancient tombs and relics are all waiting to be discovered
Explore the capital Bamako, a modern town and the educational and cultural centre
of Mali. The main places of interest are the markets, the botanical gardens, the
Musée National, the zoo and the craft centre at the Maison des Artisans.
Go to Timbuktu, where the magnificent camel caravans arrive every year from the
salt mines to distribute their produce. Another ancient city to wander round is Gao,
which had its heyday in the 15th century. The mosque of Kankan Moussa, the tombs
of the Askia Dynasty, and two excellent markets can be found here.
Investigate other interesting towns such as San and Ségou, one of the largest cities
in Mali known for its pottery, market and mosque.
Capital:
Bamako (BKO)
Currency:
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Language:
French
Dialling code from SA:
+ 223
Time Zones:
No UTC/GMT offset
Public Holidays 2017:
Mar 26; Apr 17; May 25; Jun 4, 26; Sep 2, 22; Dec
1, 25
Side of the Road:
Right
Best Time to go:
October to February
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Best for:
Mudbrick buildings and other UNESCO sites.
Plugs:
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Larger towns in Mali have their
own locally generated supply. European-style plugs
with two round pins are used.
Drinking Water:
All water should be regarded as being potentially
contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised.
Health:
Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to
carry basic medical supplies. Comprehensive health
insurance is recommended and it should include
emergency air evacuation coverage.
Customs:
As a predominately Islamic country, dress should
always be conservative: men should wear long
pants, and women should keep their arms and leg
covered. Respect to religious customs should also
be shown during the month of Ramadan.
Local Offences / Laws:
Photographing of military buildings and personnel is
illegal.
Travel Tips / Warnings:
Although photography is not restricted, it is
advisable to seek permission before taking
photographs. Public displays of affection,
particularly between same-sex couples, should be
avoided. Check the local political situation before
finalising travel plans. Credit cards are not widely
accepted and ATMs are scarce.
Duty Free:
The following items may be imported into Mali
without incurring customs duty:
• 1,000 cigarettes or 250 cigars or 2kg of tobacco.
• Goods up to the value of XOF250,000.
Prohibited Imports:
Prohibited items include narcotics, beef, food or
medicine past the best-before date, and alcohol in
plastic sachets. Restricted items include medicine,
meat, plants, explosives, and firearms and
ammunition.
Prohibited Exports:
Restricted exports requiring authorisation include
meat, hunting trophies, plants and artworks.
Downloads
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Mali Visa Form
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