MaliAmerican Samoa: Visa required

MaliAmerican Samoa

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Mali passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: legalaffairs.as.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance18,200 km, straight line (~21h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Mali: Not admitted.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Mali passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Mali passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Mali passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Mali passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

How far is American Samoa from Mali?

About 18,200 km in a straight line, roughly ~21h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in American Samoa?

911.

What time zone is American Samoa in?

Apia (UTC+13).

What is the nearest airport to Pago Pago?

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter American Samoa without a visa?

6 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter American Samoa visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Mali passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Micronesia, Palau, Timor-Leste.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Mali

Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi). It is bordered to the north by Algeria, to the east by Niger, to the northwest by Mauritania, to the south by Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, and to the west by Guinea and Senegal. The population is about 25.20 million, 47.19% of which are estimated to be under age 15 in 2024. Its capital and largest city is Bamako. French was the official language until 2022, when its official status was revoked to working language.

CapitalBamako

RegionWestern Africa

Population25.2M

Area1,240,192 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+223

Drives on theright

TimezoneBamako (UTC+0)

Nearest airportModibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 125 km

Emergency number112 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,193 (2025)

Tourist arrivals217K (2019)

Climate in Bamako

Warmest May, coolest January, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bamako, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	32°C	17.5°C	0mm	329h
February	35°C	20.9°C	0mm	314h
March	37.6°C	23.7°C	1mm	313h
April	39.1°C	26.9°C	2mm	305h
May	39.1°C	27.9°C	11mm	305h
June	36.8°C	26°C	10mm	311h
July	31.1°C	23.4°C	277mm	261h
August	28.5°C	22.7°C	246mm	222h
September	30.1°C	22.2°C	126mm	279h
October	33°C	21.5°C	37mm	318h
November	33.3°C	19.9°C	0mm	326h
December	34.2°C	20.2°C	0mm	338h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

A landlocked country in the Sahel, Mali remains one of the poorest countries in the world, but it has wonderful musicians and some incredible sights, including four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the historic city of Timbuktu.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bandiagara Escarpment
Old Towns of Djenné
Timbuktu
Tomb of Askia

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

January 20, 2027Armed Forces Day

Full source list on About.

About American Samoa

American Samoa is a self-governing, unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the south Pacific Ocean, within the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. It is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the French territory of Wallis and Futuna, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States, situated 2,200 miles (3,500 km) southwest of the U.S. state of Hawaii, and one of two U.S. territories south of the Equator, along with the uninhabited Jarvis Island.

CapitalPago Pago

RegionPolynesia

Population46K

Area199 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan

Calling code+1684

Drives on theright

TimezoneApia (UTC+13)

Nearest airportPago Pago International Airport (PPG), 6 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$18,017 (2022)

Tourist arrivals900 (2020)

Climate in Pago Pago

Warmest March, coolest September, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, April, May, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Pago Pago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	24.8°C	482mm	288h
February	26.9°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.5°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.6°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.5°C	25.2°C	158mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	399mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	181mm	317h
August	26°C	24.2°C	156mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	188mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.1°C	274mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.8°C	24.2°C	703mm	291h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean that lies about 100 km (60 mi) east of its neighboring country of Samoa, which is part of the same archipelago. American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory.

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