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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 20 November 2009


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism sections.  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Local laws reflect the fact that Mali is a Muslim country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. For more general information see Travelling During Ramadan.
 
Women are expected to dress modestly.
 
Homosexuality is legal in Mali, but not widely accepted.

For more general information for different types of travellers see Your trip.

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Contacts

Mali, Bamako, British Embassy Liaison Office

Address:

Bureau De Liaison de l'Ambassade de Grande Bretagne
Enceinte de l'Ambassade du Canada
Route de Koulikoro
Hippodrome
BP 2069
Bamako
MALI

The embassy in Mali will be re-opening soon

Telephone:

Telephone:  00 223 2021 3412
Mobile:  00 223 6674 8208
Consular emergency: 00 223 7640 0808

Fax:

00 223 2021 8377  

Email: belo@ikaso.net

Office hours:

 

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