Bamako retaliates with $10,000 visa bond for Americans
Mali has announced a reciprocal visa bond requirement for U.S. citizens, mirroring a new U.S. pilot program targeting Malian nationals. The decision, outlined in a statement from Mali’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on October 11, 2025, responds to the U.S. government's plan to impose refundable bonds of $5,000 to $10, 000 personally.
