Entry requirements for Americans:
US nationals require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to the US, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for UK nationals:
UK nationals require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to the UK, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadians require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to Canada, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for Australians:
Australians require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to Australia, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for South Africans:
South Africans require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to South Africa, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders:
New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to New Zealand, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Irish nationals require a passport and a visa. Also required is a return air ticket to Ireland, or confirmed tickets and documents for an onward journey, though this is rarely enforced.

Passport/Visa Note:
A valid passport is required by all visitors except for certain West African countries, where identity cards will suffice.

mali Contacts:

Mali Tourist Office, Bamako: +223 222 5673 or www.officetourisme-mali.com

Mali Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 332 2249 or http://www.maliembassy.us/new_site/default.htm

Mali Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 1501

Mali Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 7464/0676

United States Embassy, Bamako: +223 222 5470

British Embassy Liaison Office, Bamako: +223 277 4637

Canadian Embassy, Bamako (also responsible for Australia): +223 221 2236

South African Embassy, Bamako: +223 229 2925/27 Emergencies: 18 (Police); 15 (Ambulance)