Mali Imposes Reciprocal Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After Trump’s $10,000 Visa Requirement for Malians

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Mali Strikes Back: Mali Imposes Reciprocal Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After Trump’s $10,000 Visa Requirement for Malians

The U.S. Embassy in Mali announced that, effective October 23, 2025, they’re rolling out a visa bond pilot program for Malian citizens who apply for a B-1/B-2 business or tourist visa. This means Malians must have to pay a bond of either $5,000 or $10,000 to get a U.S. visa.

In response, Mali has declared it will impose reciprocal visa bond requirements on U.S. citizens. 

Mali’s government described the decision by as “in application of reciprocity.”

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