Embassy of Canada to Mali, in Bamako

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Michael Elliott, Ambassador of Canada to Mali — Our representative
Michael Elliott
Ambassador of Canada to Mali

Address

Immeuble Séméga, Route de Koulikoro, Commune II, Bamako, Mali

Postal address

P.O. Box 198, Bamako, Mali

Related links

Jobs at our office(s)
Office closures
Hours of operation
Service fees
Information for Canadians in Mali

Date	Closed for
2021-01-01	New Year´s Day
2021-03-26	Martyrs' Day
2021-04-05	Easter Monday
2021-05-03	Labour Day
2021-05-13	End of Ramadan/Start of Eid el Fitr (to be confirmed according to the cycle of the Moon)
2021-07-20	Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice)
2021-07-21	Day after Tabaski
2021-09-22	Mali Independence Day
2021-10-11	Thanksgiving
2021-10-19	Mawlid
2021-11-11	Remembrance Day
2021-12-27	In lieu of Christmas Day
2021-12-28	In lieu of Boxing Day

Consular services

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	07:30 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Note: For After Hours Emergencies, please send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

Document collection

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	07:30 - 13:00 (Walk-in)

Emergency assistance

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	07:30 - 13:00 (Walk-in)
Note: For After Hours Emergencies, please send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

Notarial services

Day	Hours
Monday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Note: We strive to offer an immediate service in most cases, however there may be a 1 to 2 days delay in processing certain documents.

Office

Day	Hours
Monday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	07:30 - 16:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	07:30 - 13:00 (Walk-in)

Passport and citizenship services

Day	Hours
Monday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Tuesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Wednesday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Thursday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Friday	08:00 - 12:00 (Walk-in)
Note: Up to 24 Hours may be required if you apply for a retention of a valid travel document during the renewal process. Additional fees are also required.

Citizenship services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (XOF)
Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship)	75.00 (CAD)	33500.00 (XOF)
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship	100.00 (CAD)	44500.00 (XOF)
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship	75.00 (CAD)	33500.00 (XOF)
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records	75.00 (CAD)	33500.00 (XOF)

Notarial services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (XOF)
Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	22000.00 (XOF)
Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	22000.00 (XOF)
Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	22000.00 (XOF)
Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document.	50.00 (CAD)	22000.00 (XOF)
Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries	50.00 (CAD)	22000.00 (XOF)
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy.	20.00 (CAD)	9000.00 (XOF)
Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer.	75.00 (CAD)	33500.00 (XOF)
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document.	30.00 (CAD)	13000.00 (XOF)
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document.	60.00 (CAD)	28000.00 (XOF)
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (500-999). The fee shown is per document.	80.00 (CAD)	35200.00 (XOF)
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (1000 words or more). The fee shown is per word.	0.10 (CAD)	44.00 (XOF)
Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document.	3.00 (CAD)	1350.00 (XOF)
Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies.	45.00 (CAD)	20000.00 (XOF)

Passport services

Details	Fees (CAD)	Fees (XOF)
10-year adult passport (age 16 or over)	260.00 (CAD)	115500.00 (XOF)
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over)	190.00 (CAD)	84500.00 (XOF)
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age)	100.00 (CAD)	44500.00 (XOF)
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport	45.00 (CAD)	20000.00 (XOF)

Pay on-line

Adoption and surrogacy

Refer to International adoption.

Birth abroad

Refer to Birth abroad.

Citizenship services

Complete your citizenship application before presenting your documents in person.

Marriage abroad

Refer to Marriage abroad.

Notarial services

The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.

Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):

Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.

Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):

Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).

Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):

Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).

Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.

Passport services

Refer to our Service fees section to pay online before completing your passport application.

Present your documents in person.

Pay on-line

Pensions and retirement

Refer to Retiring abroad.

Studying abroad

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

Visa and immigration services

Submit visa applications and study and work permits to a visa application centre (VAC). Book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VAC.
Submit permanent residence applications and documents to a visa office.
Submit applications to overcome criminal inadmissibility to a visa office.

Voting abroad

Refer to Elections (voting from abroad).