🇲🇱 Is Mali safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Mali: 22 diplomatic missions from 22 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Mali
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO advises against all travel to Mali due to unpredictable security conditions
- If currently in Mali, leave immediately by commercial flight if safe to do so
- Do not attempt overland routes to neighbouring countries due to terrorist attacks on highways
- UK government support is severely limited, especially outside Bamako; do not rely on evacuation help
- Travel to Mali is strongly discouraged under any circumstances; Spaniards already there should consider leaving temporarily
- Passport with at least 6 months validity required; DNI alone is not accepted for entry
- Visa mandatory before arrival; Mali does not issue visas at the border
- Visa must be applied for in person at the Mali Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence
Risk areas and situations
- JNIM has set up blockades on key routes across Southern and Western Mali, including Bamako
- Blockades target fuel trucks and enforce checkpoints on individuals trying to pass through
- High threat of kidnapping and criminal activity across the entire country, including the capital
- Terrorist attacks can occur at any time anywhere in Mali
- Attacks occurred on 25 April at multiple locations including Bamako, raising the threat level across the entire country
- Northern and central regions are completely off-limits due to terrorism, criminal groups and kidnapping risk
- All border areas with Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Ivory Coast are considered extremely high risk
- Terrorist threat, armed criminal groups and kidnapping risk are present throughout the whole country
Health
- Fuel shortages are reported across Mali, which may affect access to services and transport
Emergency numbers in Mali
Embassies and consulates in Mali
22 diplomatic missions from 22 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | 1 | Bamako |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Bamako |
…and 10 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Mali is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mali safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Mali is 4/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Mali?
The general emergency number in Mali is 15. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Mali?
Telcomia tracks 22 diplomatic missions from 22 countries in Mali, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.