German Embassy in Bamako
Embassy 
Germany Bamako, Mali
- Address
- Avenue OUA, Rue 14, Bamako
- Phone
- +223 20 700770
- Website
- bamako.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67222
Head of mission: Dr. Corinna Fricke, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 20 October 2026
The German embassy in Bamako stands at Avenue OUA, Rue 14, Bamako, in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Germany requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Bamako
| Monday | 08:30–11:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–11:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–11:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–11:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–11:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Telefonische Erreichbarkeit der Botschaft: Montag, Dienstag und Donnerstag 8 Uhr bis 16 Uhr Mittwoch und Freitag 8 Uhr bis 13 Uhr Die Schalterzeiten des Rechts- und Konsularreferats: Montag bis Freitag 08:30 Uhr bis 11:30 Uhr Beantragung und Abholung eines Reisepasses sowie andere konsularische Angelegenheiten nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung unter Telefonnummer 20.70.07.70. Beantragung eines Visums nur nach vorheriger online Terminvereinbarung. Ausgabe der Pässe: Montag, Dienstag und Donnerstag 14:30 Uhr bis 15:00 Uhr Mittwoch und Freitag 12:00 Uhr bis 12:30 Uhr Familienmitglieder von Angehörigen eines Mitgliedsstaats der EU/EWR (nicht Deutsche) müssen belegen können, dass Ihr Ehegatte/Ihre Bezugsperson eine entsprechende Staatsangehörigkeit besitzt und in Deutschland lebt (Passkopie, Meldebescheinigung). Die Botschaft ist an folgenden Feiertagen geschlossen.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mali
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Bamako is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Malian citizens
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Germany requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,544 | 1,046 | 494 | 32.1% | 52.0% |
| 2024 | 1,172 | 771 | 368 | 32.2% | 71.5% |
| 2025 | 1,425 | 959 | 421 | 30.1% | 62.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Bamako received 1,425 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 959. 421 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 30.1%. In 2024 it had been 32.2%: the rate fell by 2.1 points. Applications rose by 22% compared with 2024 (1,172).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 30.1% (2025) to 32.2% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Mali, 42.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 4th largest number of applications of the 4 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 62.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Mali.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Germany’s other missions in Mali
The German embassy in Bamako is the only mission of Germany in Mali on record. Mali in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Bamako
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Bamako. It is headed by Dr. Corinna Fricke, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue OUA, Rue 14, Bamako. The record for the German embassy in Bamako includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Mali
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.
When the German embassy in Bamako is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Bamako for public holidays in Mali are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Bamako
Current procedures for the German embassy in Bamako, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Bamako
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Bamako there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Bamako?
The German embassy in Bamako is at Avenue OUA, Rue 14, Bamako.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Bamako?
The German embassy in Bamako is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30.
Is the German Embassy in Bamako open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Bamako do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Bamako closed?
The German embassy in Bamako closes on Mali’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Malian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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