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Mali: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • FCDO advises against all travel; those already in Mali should consider safe commercial departure, not dangerous overland routes.
  • Visa applications and payments are now online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the approved entry permit is electronic. Carry a yellow fever certificate.
  • Cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels. ATM access is limited outside Bamako; plan reliable access to cash.

Inreis en visa

British citizen passport: Visa applications and payments are now online through the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the approved entry permit is electronic. Carry a yellow fever certificate. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geldigheid paspoort: Valid for the duration of the stay.

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Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • Cards are rarely accepted outside a few major hotels. ATM access is limited outside Bamako; plan reliable access to cash.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Photographing military personnel or installations.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimaat

Cooler and dry November–February; hot and dry March–June; main rains June–October. Dust and sandstorms occur.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste seizoen: No tourism recommendation while official advice is against travel; check the linked regional restrictions.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.