Embassy of India
Bamako
e-SEWA for providing Miscellaneous Consular Services
The Embassy of India, Bamako is pleased to inform that the e-SEWA – Indian Consular Services System is being rolled out with effect from 09th July 2026. The e-SEWA platform enables Indian citizens and foreign nationals (wherever applicable) to directly submit applications online on the portal for miscellaneous consular services at Indian Missions/Posts abroad. In line with the Government of India’s vision and flagship programme “Digital India”, e-SEWA is an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, aimed at providing a unified online platform only for various miscellaneous consular services (NOT for Visa, Passport and Birth Registration services).
- e-SEWA (Indian Consular Services System) is mandatory for all Miscellaneous Consular Services w.e.f. 09th July 2026. After submission of applications online, physical documents may be submitted at the Embassy. e-SEWA does NOT apply to Visa, Passport, or Birth Registration services. For any queries please write at cons.bamako@mea.gov.in.
Click here for e-SEWA Portal: https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/
I. Services Available under e-SEWA Miscellaneous Service
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Sl. No.
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Name of Consular Service
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A
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Life Certificate
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Description: Confirms the applicant is alive. Required by pension disbursing authorities in India (e.g., Central/State Government pensioners, EPFO). Must be submitted periodically (usually annually in November).
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B
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Death Registration Certificate and NOC for Transportation of Mortal remains/Ashes to India
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Description: Official Embassy record of the death of an Indian national abroad. Required for legal, insurance, property, and inheritance proceedings in India. NOC for transportation of Mortal remains/Ashes issued by the Embassy to facilitating safe transport of mortal remains/ ashes to India.
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C
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Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance
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Description: Birth certificate issued based on Indian passport details. Accepted in Mali for administrative processes. Note: This is NOT the same as Birth Registration under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act.
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D
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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals
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Description: Clearance certificate issued to foreign nationals (non-Indian) requiring verification of their background for visa, immigration, or employment purposes.
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E
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Attestation and Legalization (Personal Documents)
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Description: Embassy attestation and legalisation of Indian public documents (personal: birth/marriage/degree certificates, etc.) for use in Mali or other countries.
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F
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Attestation and Legalization (Commercial Documents)
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Description: Embassy attestation and legalisation of Commercial documents (company documents, invoices, etc.) for use in Mali or other countries.
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G
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NRI Certificate
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Description: Certificate confirming Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status for use in India for property, banking, investment, and other purposes requiring proof of overseas residence.
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H
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Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s)
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Description: Attestation of a Power of Attorney document executed before the Consular Officer, enabling the holder to act on behalf of the applicant in India. Two witnesses (non-blood relatives, non-beneficiaries) are mandatory. Each page must be signed and numbered.
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Note: e-SEWA is applicable for the services listed above only. Visa, Passport, and new Birth Registration (under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955) are NOT handled through e-SEWA.
II. Fees & Payment
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The fee may be deposited directly at Embassy’s Ecobank Account Payment by card is accepted at the Embassy counter at the time of submission / collection. Normal fee may be deposited in Account number 150269863002 and ICWF fee in Account number 150269863003.
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Type of Misc Consular Service
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Fee
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ICWF fee
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Remarks
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A
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Life Certificate
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Gratis
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Gratis
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No service fee. Form available on Embassy website.
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B
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Transportation of Mortal Remains to India
(NOC + Death Reg. Cert.)
Passport cancellation: Gratis
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CFA 12,000/-
(NOC + Death Reg. Cert.)
Passport cancellation: Gratis
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CFA 1,200/-
(per service)
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HOM/HOP may waive off this fee as per his discretion.
Passport cancellation of deceased is gratis.
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C
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Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance
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CFA 22,500/-
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CFA 1,200/-
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Based on Indian passport data. NOT a substitute for birth registration under Section 4(1) Citizenship Act.
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D
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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals
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CFA 22,500/-
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CFA 1,200/-
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Applicable for non-Indian nationals. Indian nationals must apply through Passport Seva portal.
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E
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Attestation & Legalization — Personal Documents
(per apostilled document)
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CFA 12,000/-
(per document)
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CFA 1,800/-
(per document)
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Applicable per apostilled document. Examples: birth certificate, marriage certificate, degree/educational certificate.
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F
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Attestation & Legalization — Commercial Documents
(per apostilled document)
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CFA 29,000/-
(per document)
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CFA 1,800/-
(per document)
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Applicable per apostilled document. Higher fee reflects commercial/corporate document processing.
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G
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NRI Certificate
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CFA 22,500/-
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CFA 1,200/-
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Proof of overseas residence as NRI. Required for property, banking, and investment matters in India.
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H
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Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s)
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CFA 12,000/-
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CFA 1,800/-
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Both parents/applicant must sign each page. Two witnesses required in person.
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Note:
- ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) fee of CFA 1,800/- or CFA 1,200/- is MANDATORY for each applicant with each service fee paid.
- Fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and are subject to change. Applicable fee will be confirmed at the counter at time of acceptance.
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III. Forms, Annexures & Affidavits
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Sl.
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Form Name
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Download Link
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When to Use / Remarks
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1
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Miscellaneous Service Application Form
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link
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Mandatory for ALL e-SEWA Miscellaneous Service submissions. Must be duly filled and signed before visiting the Embassy. Required for every service listed in Table 1.
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2
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Life Certificate Form
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link |
Required specifically for Life Certificate service (Sl. No. A). Must be filled by the applicant (pensioner) and signed in front of the Consular Officer or authorised witness.
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3
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Late Birth Registration Form
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link |
Required ONLY when applying for birth registration more than one year after the child's date of birth. Must be submitted along with all standard birth registration documents. Late registration requires prior MHA approval.
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4
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Death Registration Form
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Required for Death Registration Certificate, Transportation of Mortal Remains, and Transportation of Ashes (Sl. No. B). Submit along with Miscellaneous Service Application Form.
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