Mali Slaps $10,000 Visa Bond On All US Travelers In Retaliation
October 17, 2025
2:58 pm
Malian Authorities in Bamako imposes a $10,000 visa bond on all US citizens, escalating tensions as both nations struggle to rebuild strained diplomatic ties.
Mali has imposed a $10,000 visa bond on citizens of the United States, a move described by its government as a direct response to a similar policy introduced by Washington under President Donald Trump. The effective date is Friday October 17, 2025.
The measure, which applies to both business and tourist visas, was confirmed in a statement from Mali’s foreign ministry on Saturday October 11, 2025. Authorities in Bamako said the step was taken “in reciprocity” …
