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French Embassy in Mali

1 embassy

France is represented in Mali by 1 mission: an embassy in Bamako. Malian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

French Embassy in Bamako

Embassy of France in Bamako

Embassy · Bamako

Phone: +223 44 97 57 57
Website: ml.ambafrance.org

In Bamako, the French embassy represents France towards Mali. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Malian citizens

MaliFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Mali

FranceMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Mali

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In Mali, applications go to the French embassy in Bamako, or to a visa centre working for France.

Mali’s missions in France

Missions of Mali in France (8)

In return, Mali has 8 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Mali

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Mali.

Travel to Mali for French citizens

Mali requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Mali, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Mali is closed

The French embassy in Mali closes on Mali’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Armed Forces Day on Wednesday 20 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.