Naturalisation and citizenship in Mali

Hello everyone,

What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mali? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc..

What formalities are involved in the process?

What is the policy on dual-citizenship in Mali? Do you have to give up your former nationality?

What are the advantages and benefits of acquiring Malian citizenship, in your opinion?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Bhavna

Sorry to answer too late.
Obtaining nationality may serve as a decree for any alien who has resided in Mali for at least 5 years at the time of application.

- To be major or emancipated minor

- To be recognized as a saint of mind

- To be of good life and morals

- Justify of its integration into the Malian community

- Have not been sentenced to more than one year of imprisonment not cleared by pardon or amnesty, for a common law offense. When sentences handed down abroad, they may not be taken into consideration, in which case the decree is taken with the assent of the Supreme Court.

- A minor aged 15 years can apply for naturalization with the authorization of the person or body exercising parental authority or guardianship.