Canadian representation in Mali
Canadian Embassy in Bamako
Contact details, passport and consular services, opening hours and current information for the Embassy of Canada to Mali in Bamako.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Bamako
The Embassy of Canada to Mali is located in the Séméga Building on Route de Koulikoro in Commune II, Bamako.
Route de Koulikoro, Commune II
Bamako
Mali
Bamako
Mali
Before visiting: The embassy currently publishes walk-in hours for general and consular services. Notarial and passport services have separate morning hours. Operating arrangements may change during a large-scale emergency.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Bamako?
The embassy is located in the Séméga Building on Route de Koulikoro in Commune II, Bamako.
Current conditions
Security situation in Mali
The Government of Canada currently advises against all travel to Mali because of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages.
The security situation is unpredictable and can deteriorate rapidly. Terrorist attacks and kidnappings remain a risk throughout the country, including in and around Bamako.
If conditions deteriorate further, the embassy’s ability to provide consular assistance may become limited. Canadians in Mali should monitor official travel advice and consider leaving by commercial flight when it is safe to do so.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada to Mali
The Canadian Embassy in Bamako is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Mali.
Canada and Mali established diplomatic relations in 1969. Canada has maintained an embassy in Bamako since 1995.
The mission supports Canada’s diplomatic, development and security engagement in Mali and provides Government of Canada services to Canadians in Mali and Niger.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Bamako
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other consular services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
Canadian citizens can apply for passport services through the embassy. Passport applications can be presented in person and applicable fees must be paid online.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the embassy at its Bamako address.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services. Some services require an appointment, and documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation.
Marriage abroad
The embassy provides information and selected document services for Canadians dealing with marriage procedures abroad.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
Applications to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its official channels.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Embassy in Bamako
The embassy currently publishes walk-in hours for general and consular services and separate morning hours for passport and notarial services.
General and consular services
Walk-in service is currently available Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Passport services
Passport services are currently available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Notarial services
Notarial services are currently available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Some notarial procedures require an appointment.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance for Canadian citizens remains available 24 hours a day through the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Check before travelling: The embassy states that hours of operation may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Bamako
The Embassy of Canada in Bamako provides Canadian passport services on weekday mornings.
Present your documents
Passport applicants should follow the embassy’s current instructions and present the required application documents in person.
Pay online
Passport service fees must be paid online before completing the application.
Current hours: Passport services are published for Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Confirm current arrangements before travelling because security conditions may affect embassy operations.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Embassy in Bamako
Mali
The Bamako embassy is Canada’s resident diplomatic and consular mission in Mali.
Niger
The Embassy of Canada in Bamako also provides consular services to Canadians in Niger.
Niger: Canada also maintains an Honorary Consul in Niamey. Consular cases in Niger are supported by the Embassy of Canada in Bamako.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Check the security situation
Canada currently advises against all travel to Mali. Review the latest official travel advice before making any trip to the embassy.
Confirm the service hours
Passport and notarial services have more limited hours than general and consular services, and operating arrangements may change during an emergency.
Prepare your documents
Make sure your forms, identification, supporting documents and applicable online payment receipts are complete before attending.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Bamako FAQ
Is the Canadian Embassy in Bamako open?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada currently lists the Embassy of Canada to Mali in Bamako as an active Canadian diplomatic mission.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Bamako?
The embassy is located in the Séméga Building on Route de Koulikoro, Commune II, Bamako, Mali.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Bamako?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +223 44 98 04 50.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to bmakoconsular@international.gc.ca.
What are the embassy’s consular opening hours?
Consular walk-in services are currently available Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Bamako?
Yes. Passport services are currently available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Does the embassy provide notarial services?
Yes. Notarial services are currently available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Some services require an appointment.
Does the Canadian Embassy in Bamako also serve Niger?
Yes. The embassy also provides consular services to Canadians in Niger. Canada additionally maintains an Honorary Consul in Niamey.
What is Canada’s current travel advice for Mali?
The Government of Canada currently advises against all travel to Mali because of terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and fuel shortages.
Can embassy services be affected by the security situation?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada warns that the embassy’s ability to provide consular services may become limited if the security situation deteriorates.