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assport/Visa
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Yes |
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart
above.
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| Visas |
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Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months, except the following:
(a) 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.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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Tourist, Business and Transit: single entry: US$80 (three months); multiple entry: US$110 (three months); US$200 (six months); US$370 (one year). The fee for nationals of the USA is US$100, regardless of
the length of stay.
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| Validity |
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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 travelling to Mali.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.
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Five. Visas can be issued more quickly (in three days) for an additional fee of US$10.
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ontact Addresses
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| Office Malien du Tourisme et de l'Hôtellerie (Tourist Office of Mali) |
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Street address: rue Mohamed V, Bamako, Mali
Postal address: BP 191, Bamako, Mali
Tel: 222 5673.
Website: www.officetourisme-mali.com
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| Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Belgium |
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Avenue Molière 487, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (02) 345 7432.
Fax: (02) 344 5700.
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| Embassy of the Republic of Mali in the USA |
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2130 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 2249.
Website: www.maliembassy.us
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ealth
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| Yes |
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Medical facilities are very limited and inadequate for dealing with emergencies. Health insurance (including adequate medical
evacuation) is therefore essential. Many medicines are unavailable, and doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment
for health care services.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Armed Forces’ Day.
26 Mar Day of Democracy.
31 Mar Mawloud (Prophet’s Birthday).
9 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Africa Day.
22 Sep Independence Day.
13 Oct Korité (End of Ramadan).
20 Dec Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Armed Forces’ Day.
20 Mar Mawloud (Prophet’s Birthday).
24 Mar Easter Monday.
26 Mar Day of Democracy.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Africa Day.
22 Sep Independence Day.
2 Oct Korité (End of Ramadan).
9 Dec Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.
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Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.
During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Korité (Eid al-Fitr), Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal
business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking
and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Korité itself. Korité and Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) may last anything from two
to 10 days, depending on the region.
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