The Embassy of Mali in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Mali in Canada, serving Malian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 50 Goulburn Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8C8, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 232 1501 |
| Fax | +1 613 232 7429 |
| ambassade@ambamali.ca | |
| Website | www.ambamali.ca |
| Head of Mission | Amadou Diallo, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
Hours shown: consular services (online appointment), according to the Malian embassy’s website (October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Sandy Hill area of Ottawa, Ontario, about 2 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 12 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is uOttawa (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Mali in Canada
According to the Global Affairs Canada list, the embassy is currently led by Amadou Diallo as chargé d’affaires ad interim. The Global Affairs Canada list names 2 honorary consular posts of Mali: Richmond and Toronto.
Do I need an appointment?
For some services, yes. According to the Malian embassy’s website (October 2026), certain services are by appointment.
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Mali is not among the visa-exempt countries listed in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190 and Schedule 1.1), so its citizens generally need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
Other embassies in Ottawa
130 other countries are represented in Ottawa, among them: Malta (high commission), Mauritania (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Mongolia (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Myanmar (embassy), Nepal (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), New Zealand (high commission), Nigeria (high commission), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Pakistan (high commission), Panama (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), State of Palestine (representation office). The full list of all 131 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Mali.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Mali can contact the Embassy of Canada in Bamako, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Mali in Canada
Mali in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Malian office is the Honorary Consulate (Ontario) in Toronto (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Mali in Canada (this page)
- Richmond – Honorary Consulate General (British Columbia)
- Toronto (350 km) – Honorary Consulate (Ontario)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Mali in Canada
Does Mali have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 2 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Richmond and Toronto.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Embassy of Mali in Canada – home page, Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, section 190 and Schedule 1.1 (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help), www.ambamali.ca.
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