Embassy and consulates of Mali in Australia

Mali is represented in Australia by an honorary consul.

Mali has no embassy in Australia, so passports and visas are normally handled by a mission abroad. Honorary consuls can help in emergencies and with some certificates.

Mission of Mali accredited to Australia

Honorary consuls of Mali

Honorary consuls are appointed by Mali to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.

• Honorary Consulate in Melbourne (Elwood)Honorary Consulate of Mali in Melbourne18/21 Marine Parade, St Kilda, VIC 3182 ; PO Box 79, Elwood, VIC 3184Address, hours and services

Consular services of Mali for people in Australia

Mali's official channels list 16 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.

• Certificate of nationalityA certificate confirming Malian nationality, issued on written request.
• Birth certificate extract copyA further copy of a Malian birth certificate extract.
• Birth certificate transcriptionEntry in Malian records of a birth registered in the host country.
• Death certificate transcriptionEntry in Malian records of a death registered abroad.
• Family record book (livret de famille)Issue or duplicate of the family record book.
• Marriage celebration at the embassyMarriage celebrated at the embassy; both spouses must apply in person at least 15 days before.
• Marriage certificate extract copyA copy or extract of an existing Malian marriage certificate.
• Marriage registration (foreign marriage)Entry in Malian records of a marriage celebrated abroad.
• Consular ID cardA three-year consular card for Malian nationals living in the embassy's area, issued new or as a duplicate.
• NINA national identification numberMalian nationals can obtain their national identification number (NINA) card; enrolment is in person with the national population register service.
• Document legalisation or certified copyLegalisation or certification of copies of documents.
• Power of attorneyEmbassy-certified power of attorney.
• Parental authorisation for minorsAuthorisation for a minor to travel, signed by the parents.
• Biometric passport (e-passport AES Mali)Malian nationals apply for the new biometric passport at the embassy; fingerprints of all ten fingers are taken in ink.
• Laissez-passer (emergency travel document)A one-way emergency travel document, not always granted.
• Entry visa to MaliResidents of Australia need a visa before travelling to Mali; visas are not issued on arrival.

Before you contact Mali's missions

Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.

If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.