Malian passport

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.

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
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".