How to send a letter to Mali

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

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Mali

Sending post to Mali

Full name on envelopeRequired

Delivery time10–25 business days typical.

PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.

PostcodeNo nationwide postcodes; B.P. (Boite Postale) common.

Address layout

Nom complet
B.P. <number>
LOCALITE
MALI

Example

Awa Traore
B.P. 123
BAMAKO
MALI

More examples

Street (where used):
Moussa Keita
Rue 12, Porte 45
BAMAKO
MALI

Full name

Required

Full name recommended.

Postcode

No nationwide postcodes; B.P. (Boite Postale) common.

Language

French/Bambara; uppercase locality.

Postage methods

Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.

Delivery times

10–25 business days typical.

Customs

CN22/CN23 for goods.

Restrictions

Dangerous goods restricted.

Use B.P. number if available.

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