MALI. Issuing Authorities

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1 MALI Issuing Authorities Mali Embassy 876 Pretorius Str, Arcadia, Pretoria PO Box 12978, Hatfield, 0083 Pretoria Tel: (012) / (012) Fax: (012) malivisapretoria@gmail.com Submissions: Collections: Page 1 of 8

2 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. Page 2 of 8

3 Visa Processing Time Ordinary visa: 5 working days Express visa: 2 working days Page 3 of 8

4 Visa Validity Visas are valid for one month from date of entry. Page 4 of 8

5 Visa Cost R (Express visa is an additional R300). Once the application is submitted, visa fees are non refundable, regardless of the outcome of the request. Page 5 of 8

6 SA Representative SA Embassy Batiment Diarra, Lot Hamdallaye, ACI, 2000, Bamako, Mali Tel: /7 Fax: Page 6 of 8

7 Travel Health Compulsory: Recommended Travel Vaccines: Yellow Fever 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: Currency: Language: Bamako (BKO) West African CFA Franc (XOF) French Dialling code from SA: Time Zones: Public Holidays 2018: No UTC/GMT offset Mar 26; Apr 2; May 1, 21, 25; Jun 15; Aug 22; Sep 22; Nov 21; Dec 25 Side of the Road: Best Time to go: Right October to February Page 7 of 8

8 Best for: Plugs: Drinking Water: Health: Customs: Local Offences / Laws: Travel Tips / Warnings: Duty Free: Prohibited Imports: Prohibited Exports: Mudbrick buildings and other UNESCO sites. 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Larger towns in Mali have their own locally generated supply. European-style plugs with two round pins are used. All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. 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. 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. Photographing of military buildings and personnel is illegal. 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. 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 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. Restricted exports requiring authorisation include meat, hunting trophies, plants and artworks. Page 8 of 8