Diplomatic representation of Mali in Canada
Mali Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Ottawa represents Mali in Canada and provides passport, visa, consular card, civil-registration, document authentication and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Mali Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Mali is located on Goulburn Avenue in Ottawa.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Appointments: Some consular procedures require an appointment before visiting the Embassy. Check the current service instructions and complete any required online application before travelling to Ottawa.
Embassy location
Where is the Mali Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Mali is located at 50 Goulburn Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 50 Goulburn Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 8C8, Canada.
Applicants should check whether their service requires an appointment, personal attendance or postal submission before travelling to the Embassy.
About the mission
About the Mali Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Ottawa is Mali’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Canada and Mali established diplomatic relations in 1969, and Mali opened its resident diplomatic mission in Ottawa in 1978.
The Embassy represents Mali in its official relations with Canada and provides consular and administrative services to Malian citizens living or travelling in Canada and to eligible foreign applicants.
Its consular services include Malian passports, consular cards, biometric identification procedures, civil-status registration, visas, document authentication and other administrative services.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy publishes detailed procedures for a range of services for Malian citizens and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Malian passports
Malian citizens can apply for a biometric passport through the Embassy. Passport applications require an appointment and personal attendance with the required original documents and photocopies.
Consular cards
Malian citizens residing in Canada can apply for a consular identity card. The card records the holder with the consular authorities and is required for several services provided to Malians living abroad.
NINA and biometric registration
The Embassy provides procedures related to Mali’s NINA identification system and RAVEC biometric registration. Physical attendance is required for biometric enrolment involving fingerprints and a photograph.
Birth registration
Malian parents can request transcription of a child’s foreign birth certificate into Malian civil-status records. The Embassy also processes the child’s registration in the RAVEC system after transcription.
Marriage services
The Embassy publishes procedures for eligible marriage-related services, including applications for the celebration of a marriage and powers of attorney connected with marriage procedures.
Document authentication
The Embassy authenticates or certifies eligible documents, subject to the required original document, identification and supporting documentation.
Parental authorisations and declarations
Consular procedures are available for eligible parental authorisations, sworn declarations and related administrative documents.
Consular assistance
Malian citizens residing or travelling in Canada can contact the Embassy for consular guidance and assistance in eligible situations.
Consular card: The Embassy states that a valid Malian consular identity card is required for several services, including civil-status transcription, marriage, death-related procedures, declarations of loss, moving certificates and document certification.
Malian travel documents
Malian Passport Applications
The Embassy in Ottawa processes biometric passport applications for eligible Malian citizens.
Passport applicants must attend the Embassy by appointment and bring the originals and photocopies of the documents required for their application.
The current Embassy instructions include proof of payment, a biometric identity card, NINA card or individual NINA record, the previous passport, a Malian birth certificate and supporting documentation concerning the applicant’s occupation or status.
Additional documents apply in certain circumstances. Married applicants wishing to add a spouse’s family name must provide a marriage certificate, minors require parental authorisation, and applicants replacing a lost or stolen biometric passport must provide a police loss report.
Applicants living outside the Ottawa-Gatineau area can provide a prepaid trackable return envelope for delivery of the completed passport.
Prepare copies before arriving: The Embassy states that it does not provide photocopying or printing services on site.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Embassy operates an online appointment system for consular procedures that require personal attendance.
An appointment is required for certain services. Applicants select the consular procedure, date and available time through the Embassy’s appointment system and receive confirmation by email.
Passport applications require an appointment and personal attendance. Biometric RAVEC enrolment also requires the applicant to appear in person for fingerprints and a photograph.
Visa applicants first complete the required procedure through Mali’s official diplomatic and consular services platform and then attend the Embassy as required for completion of the application and payment.
Bring a complete application: The Embassy asks applicants to ensure they have all required supporting documents before attending their appointment.
Travel to Mali
Mali Visa Applications
The Embassy currently requires visa applications to begin through Mali’s official diplomatic and consular services platform.
Applicants must use the official online platform for Mali’s diplomatic missions and consular posts. The Embassy warns applicants against using unofficial visa websites.
The current Ottawa instructions require a passport or equivalent travel document valid for at least six months, a digital passport photograph and supporting evidence appropriate to the purpose and circumstances of the visit.
The published requirements also include a copy of a yellow-fever vaccination certificate and an airline ticket. Supporting documentation can include a duly legalised invitation from a contact, organisation or employer in Mali.
Required documents are uploaded electronically during the application. Visa fees are then paid to the Embassy at the appointment according to the current fee schedule.
Use only the official application platform: The Embassy states that visa applications and other consular procedures must be initiated through the official Missions Diplomatiques et Postes Consulaires de la République du Mali platform.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current procedure for your exact service before travelling to the Embassy.
Book when required
Passport applications and certain other procedures require advance appointments. Complete the required online steps before travelling to Ottawa.
Prepare originals and copies
Passport and biometric procedures can require both original documents and photocopies. The Embassy does not provide photocopying or printing on site.
Check for postal service
Some procedures, including consular-card applications, birth registration and eligible document authentication, can be submitted by mail under the Embassy’s published instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Mali Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Mali Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Mali is located at 50 Goulburn Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 8C8, Canada.
What are the Embassy’s consular service hours?
The Embassy currently publishes consular service hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, excluding public holidays.
Can I apply for a Malian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Malian citizens can apply for a biometric passport at the Embassy. Applicants must book an appointment and attend in person with the required original documents and photocopies.
What is a Malian consular card?
The consular card identifies and registers a Malian citizen with the consular authorities abroad. The Embassy states that it is required for several consular and civil-status services.
Can a birth in Canada be registered through the Embassy?
Yes. Malian parents can request transcription of their child’s Canadian birth record. The Embassy states that processing can take approximately two to three months because the child is also enrolled in the RAVEC system after transcription.
Does the Embassy authenticate documents?
Yes. The Embassy publishes a procedure for authentication or certification of eligible documents. Some applications can be submitted by mail with a prepaid return envelope.
Do I need an appointment for consular services?
An appointment is required for certain procedures, including passport applications. Other services may allow postal submission. Check the instructions for your specific service before visiting.
How do I apply for a Mali visa in Canada?
The Embassy currently requires visa applications to begin through Mali’s official online platform for diplomatic missions and consular posts. Supporting documents are uploaded through the platform, with subsequent Embassy procedures completed according to the current instructions.
Official information
Sources
Official Malian and Canadian sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details and consular procedures on this page.