Mali
All inbound and outbound international flight schedules cannot be relied on. It is extremely unlikely any international commercial flights will operate for some time. Contact your travel provider for details.
There is a daily curfew from 9pm to 5am. International borders and other transit points are closed to human and passenger transport. Expect additional border closures, travel bans and other restrictions. Check with the nearest Malian embassy for details.
If you are permitted to enter Mali you may have to self-isolate or enter quarantine.
Due to COVID-19, vehicle occupancy has been restricted. Avoid public transport to reduce your risk of exposure to COVID-19. Arrange registered taxis and limousines through your hotel.
You may not be able to access offices, schools, universities, entertainment and sporting facilities or participate in social events and religious services.
Operating hours for all government offices (excluding health, security and defence institutions) have been reduced to 7:30am to 2pm on Mondays through Fridays. Plan ahead and arrive early to conduct your business.
Grocery stores, shops and markets will also run shorter hours until 30 June. Small neighbourhood shops open from 6am to 8pm daily while open-air markets open from 6am to 4pm. Supermarkets and other food stores are open from 8am to 7pm from Monday to Saturday.
If you’re remaining in Mali:
- follow the advice of local authorities
- minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19
- stay in touch with family and friends so they know you’re safe and well
The Australian High Commission in Accra has very limited capacity to provide consular assistance in Mali.
Travel via France
If you plan to transit through France back to Australia, you must carry a government certificate. Also take hard copies of your plane tickets with you. Australian passport holders transiting Charles de Gaulle airport may not leave the international transit zone.
Contact your closest Australian Embassy or High Commission with your flight details. They can provide them to the Australian Embassy in Paris which will give advance notice of your transit to the French border police.
More information:
Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government