Who Goes To The Mali Embassy

Who goes to the Mali Embassy in Washington DC? The people of Mali who need help and the people of America who want to visit their beautiful country all visit the Mali Embassy.

The Mali Embassy is a little piece of The Republic of Mali in whatever country it may be. The Mali Embassy in Washington DC is an important point where the people of Mali who are in the United States, either for short visits or more permanently, can get help from the officials of their own country in many different ways. Let's take a look at who might go to the Mali Embassy and why.

Who Needs an Embassy in the First Place?

New Parents - Birth Registration – any citizens of Mali who have a baby born in the United States can visit the Mali embassy to have the child registered as a citizen of The Republic of Mali. They will need to take with them the United States birth certificate of the newborn, along with a copy of the passport and birth certificate of one of the parents. The application should only take a few days and for $5, it's a vital service for any Malians who live in America.

Engaged Couples/Newly Married Couples – Married Registration – they will need to supply a Consular ID and the Malian birth certificates of both parties, along with a copy of the Witness' ID. The publication of the drum rolls is for 15 days before the marriage takes place. The fee for this service is only $20.

Certification of Documents – if a certificate of authenticity is needed from the Embassy then the original document must be available to be presented. The fee is $10 and the matter is usually dealt with in around 5 working days.

People Wanting to Visit Mali – If any citizen of the United States wants to visit Mali then they need to apply for a travel visa. They are permitted to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days, and need to supply the following information:

• A valid passport – valid for at least 6 months
• Two recent passport sized photos
• Two completed application forms
• A copy of a valid yellow fever certificate
• The itinerary of the trip including travel arrangements and all accommodation for the duration
• The appropriate fee

The Mali Embassy in Washington DC is a little piece of Mali in America, and any citizens of Mali who find themselves in trouble and in need of help with regulations, passports or many other reasons will turn to the Mali Embassy for help.