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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.

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.

Tourist, Business and Transit: single entry: US$80 (three months); multiple entry: US$110 (three months); US$200 (six months); US$370 (one year).

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.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(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 travelling 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.

Five. Visas can be issued more quickly (in three days) for an additional fee of US$10.

Enquire at Embassy.

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

Street address: Rue Mohamed V., Bamako, Mali
Postal address: BP 191, Bamako, Mali
Tel: 222 5673.
Website: www.malitourisme.com

Avenue Molière 487, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 345 7432. Fax: (2) 344 5700.

2130 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 2249.
Website: www.maliembassy.us

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by all travellers over one year of age arriving from all countries.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Mali. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. There was, for instance, a recent outbreak in the Segou district, central Mali. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

Typhoid is widespread and appropriate precautions should be taken. Polio is endemic.

Malaria, mainly in the malignant falciparum form, is present all year throughout the country. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. The following health risks have been reported from the area: many viral diseases (transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks and sandflies), meningococcal meningitis (particularly in the savannah areas and during the dry season), dysenteries, diarrhoeal diseases, diphtheria, tuberculosis, hepatitis A, B and E (all widespread) and trachoma.
Rabies is also present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

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.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 20 Armed Forces Day. Mar 26 Day of Democracy. Apr 11 Mawloud (Prophet’s Birthday). Apr 17 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Africa Day. Sep 22 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Korité (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 20 Armed Forces Day. Mar 26 Day of Democracy. Mar 28 Easter Monday. Mar 31 Mawloud (Prophet’s Birthday). May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Africa Day.

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. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.