What you need to enter the United States with a Malian passport
The United States does not currently admit holders of Mali passports.
- Processing time
- Not available: entry is not permitted for this passport.
- Entry cost
- Not applicable: entry is not permitted for this passport.
Last verified: 10 August 2026
This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of the United States cannot enter Mali on their passport. See the United States → Mali page.
Of the 16 passports from Western Africa that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to the United States 12 need a visa and 4 cannot enter. Same result as Mali: Burkina Faso, Niger and Sierra Leone.
A passport from Mali ranks 160 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 50 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport.
Related pages
See United States requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.