- Address
- Bâtiment Diarra, Hamdallaye, ACI-2000, Bamako
- Phone
- +223 20 29 29 25
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- P L M Masisi
South Africa
Mali
South African Embassy in Mali
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Mali by 1 mission: an embassy in Bamako. Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Bamako
The South African embassy is in Bamako, the capital of Mali, at Bâtiment Diarra, Hamdallaye, ACI-2000, Bamako. The head of mission on record is P L M Masisi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Malian citizens
MaliSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Mali
South AfricaMali Visa required Mali visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Mali
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Malian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Mali’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Mali in South Africa (1)
In return, Mali has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Mali
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Mali.
Travel to Mali for South African citizens
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. In Mali, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Mali is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Mali?
The South African embassy is in Bamako, at Bâtiment Diarra, Hamdallaye, ACI-2000, Bamako.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Malian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mali?
South African citizens need a visa for Mali, obtained before travel.
Does Mali have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Mali has its embassy in Pretoria.