Malian passports are issued to Malian citizens to travel outside Mali. It is the only proof for international travel. It can also be used in identification for a national registration card or driver's license. It is also the primary proof for citizenship.
Types There are three types of passports, each with its own eligibility criteria.
Ordinary passport Official passport Diplomatic passport
Requirement for passport application An applicant is required to provide the following supporting documents and the prevailing fees before being issued a new passport.
Birth certificate Certificates of identity Proof of citizenship Passport-size photographs Self-addressed stamped envelope
Passport information The information below is stated on the identification page in French and English.
Type Passport No. Given name(s) Date of birth Sex Place of birth Place of Issue Date of expiry Surname Nationality Residence Date of issue
Passport cover
Malian passports are dark brown and have the words "République du Mali" inscribed above the Malian coat of arms in the centre of the cover. Beneath this is the word "Passeport" (on ordinary passports). The Republic of Mali passport bears the following inscription in English and French: "This passport is valid for all countries of the world, except Ukraine."/"Ce passeport est valable pour tous les pays du monde, sauf l'Ukraine."
See also Visa requirements for Malian citizens ECOWAS passports List of passports Republic of Mali
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