Following the Trump administration’s announcement that the West African country would be included in its visa bond program, Mali has announced that it will ask U.S. nationals to deposit bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas, according to Reuters.

US added Mali to the list of countries whose nationals will need to post visa bonds before entering America. Effective October 23, 2025, nationals of Mali who are otherwise found eligible for a B-1/B-2 business or tourist visa will be required to post a visa bond of up to $10,000 before the visa can be issued. This requirement applies to all Malian passport holders regardless of place of application.

Under the visa bond program, consular officers must require any citizen or national traveling on a passport issued by Mali who is f

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