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Re: Visa on arrival
in Departure Lounge » Africa, May 24, 2013
Hello butterfly,

A visa on arrival is valid for 5 days and can indeed be renewed at the immigr...

Re: Crossing BF to Mail question
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Apr 19, 2013
Yes, that is an official border crossing.
Another one is near Koloko, on the N8 from Bobo Dioula...

RE: Alternative to Mali
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Mar 28, 2013
@arjwilson: Overall costs (related to traveling) in Burkina are slightly lower than in Mali, a bi...

Re: Visa for the West African Union area
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Feb 7, 2013
I was issued a Visa d'Entente last December and it's valid for 60 days!

Re: festival of the desert
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 21, 2013
The festival will be held 20-22 February at the Opera Village, about 40k from Ouagadougou.

RE: Visa at the border ?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 10, 2013
No kidding unfortunately.
It's the official price for a visa at the BF border.
Indeed about hal...

Re: Visa at the border ?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 10, 2013
Visas are available at the BF border crossings.
Count on 94,000 FCFA per person.
It'll be much ...

Re: Staying healthy in Ghana/ insurance
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 10, 2013
In addition to what others mentioned:
Start your trip well rested!

RE: VTE (Visa Touristique Entente)
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 10, 2013
Hi Kimmie,

Getting a visa at the Burkina Faso border will cost you 94.000 FCFA.
As far as I k...

Re: Dakar to Mali
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 11, 2013
Hi Tiffany,
The transit visa is valid for 5 days. Extensions can be arranged at the immigration ...

Re: Visa for Mali
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
To get a visa for Mali contact the closest Malian embassy. If Mali does not have an embassy in yo...

Re: Up to date info on life and cost of living in Bamako?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
Hello Chackerman,

In reply to your questions:

1. Most places for rent are unfurnished. Chec...

Re: Routes overland through Mali
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
Hi Ben,

Count a day for Kayes-Bamako, another one for Bamako-Sikasso (can be done in less, goo...

RE: help needed in Bamako for a friend stuck there?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
Happy to read he seems to be ok.
The situation indeed seems to improve bit by bit in the South o...

RE: help needed in Bamako for a friend stuck there?
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
Not sure if Mali has a Hungarian embassy or consulate, but if so, it would be advised he contacts...

Re: Mali Trip Report
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
Dave & Scott, thank you! We were happy to be of help and it was great meeting you in Ségou. Safe ...