Malian passports are issued to Malian citizens to travel outside Mali. It is the only proof for international travel. It can also be used in identification for a national registration card or driver's license. It is also the primary proof for citizenship.[citation needed]
| Malian passport | |
|---|---|
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by |  Mali |
| First issued | 25 January 2007[1] (current version) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Malian citizenship |
| Expiration | 5 years |
Types
editThere are three types of passports, each with its own eligibility criteria.[citation needed]
- Ordinary passport
- Official passport
- Diplomatic passport
Requirement for passport application
editAn applicant is required to provide the following supporting documents and the prevailing fees before being issued a new passport.[2]
- Birth certificate
- Certificates of identity
- Proof of citizenship
- Passport-size photographs
- Self-addressed stamped envelope
Passport information
editThe information below is stated on the identification page in French and English.[3]
- Type
- Passport No.
- Given name(s)
- Date of birth
- Sex
- Place of birth
- Place of Issue
- Date of expiry
- Surname
- Nationality
- Residence
- Date of issue
Passport cover
editMalian passports are dark brown and have the words "République du Mali" inscribed above the Malian coat of arms in the centre of the cover. Beneath this is the word "Passeport" (on ordinary passports).[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Home". www.consilium.europa.eu. Retrieved Jun 26, 2021.
- ^ "Malian Passport". www.aneki.com. Retrieved Jun 26, 2021.
- ^ "Passport Information". Retrieved Jun 26, 2021.
- ^ "Description of Cover". Retrieved Jun 26, 2021. [permanent dead link]
