British Embassy in Bamako

Embassy United Kingdom Bamako, Mali

Address
Rue 28, Bamako
Website
gov.uk
Today 10:00–12:00, 14:00–16:00
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 September 2024

At Rue 28, Bamako, the British embassy in Bamako represents the United Kingdom towards Mali. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Opening hours of the British embassy in Bamako

Monday 10:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 By appointment only
Tuesday 10:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 By appointment only
Wednesday 10:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 By appointment only
Thursday 10:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 By appointment only
Friday 10:00–12:00 By appointment only
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Public holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Mali

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

The British embassy in Bamako is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.

United Kingdom visa for Malian citizens

MaliUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Mali

United KingdomMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Whether the British embassy in Bamako takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.

Other missions nearby

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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Mali

    The British embassy in Bamako is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Mali on record. Mali in turn has 1 mission in the United Kingdom.

    Good to know

    About the British embassy in Bamako

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bamako.

    Address and contact

    Address: Rue 28, Bamako. The record for the British embassy in Bamako includes a phone number and an official website.

    British citizens travelling to Mali

    British citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.

    When the British embassy in Bamako is closed

    The next closures of the British 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.

    Before visiting the British embassy in Bamako

    Current procedures for the British embassy in Bamako, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the British embassy in Bamako

    The British embassy in Bamako has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the British Embassy in Bamako?

    The British embassy in Bamako is at Rue 28, Bamako.

    What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Bamako?

    The British embassy in Bamako is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.

    Is the British Embassy in Bamako open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Bamako do not include Saturday.

    When is the British Embassy in Bamako closed?

    The British 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 the United Kingdom.

    Do Malian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

    Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

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