Macau
A passport valid for 90 days beyond the intended period of stay is required. A visa is not required for tourist visits of up to 30 days. Because many neighboring areas require six months validity, ensure your passport has at least six months beyond your entry date. Visit the Macau Government Tourist Office for current information.
Madagascar
Passports must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry and have at least three blank pages. Visas are available on arrival for stays under 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination is required if traveling from a yellow fever zone. Contact the Embassy of Madagascar in Washington, DC for the latest information.
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Malawi
Visitors must have a passport with at least 6 months validity, return ticket, and proof of funds. Visas are not required if visiting for 30 days or less. Contact the Embassy of Malawi for details.
Malaysia
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Maldives
Visitors must have a passport valid for 6 months, an onward ticket, and proof of funds. Free 30-day visas are available on arrival and may be extended. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a yellow fever area. Visit the Maldives Permanent Mission to the UN for more info.
Mali
Passports and Mali visas are required. Yellow fever vaccination is required. Airport visas are no longer available. Contact the Embassy of Mali for details.
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Malta
Malta is part of the Schengen Area. U.S. citizens may stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Passports must be valid for at least 3 months (6 months recommended).
Marshall Islands
No visa is required for U.S. citizens. Passports must be valid for 6 months. Departure fee is $20 for travelers ages 13-59. Measles vaccination proof is required for travelers between 6 months and 62 years old. Contact the Embassy of the Marshall Islands for details.
Martinique
Passports valid for 6 months are required. No visa is required for stays under 90 days. See the Embassy of France for current info.
Mauritania
Passports valid for 6 months, visas, and yellow fever vaccination are required. Visas are available on arrival at Nouakchott airport but the electric visa form must be submitted before boarding. Contact the Embassy of Mauritania for details.
Mauritius
Visitors must have a passport, return ticket, and proof of funds. Stays up to 60 days are permitted. Contact the Embassy of Mauritius for current info.
Micronesia
Passports must be valid for 180 days. No visa is required. Visitors must complete FSM immigration and customs forms and pay a departure fee. Contact the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia for more info.
Moldova
U.S. citizens may stay up to 90 days without a visa. Passports must be valid for 3 months. Longer stays require permits. Contact the Embassy of Moldova for details.
Monaco
Part of the Schengen Area. U.S. citizens may stay 90 days without a visa. Longer stays require a visa. Contact the Embassy of Monaco for more info.
Mongolia
Passports valid for 6 months are required. No visa is needed for stays under 90 days. Longer stays require registration. Contact the Embassy of Mongolia for more info.
Montenegro
U.S. citizens may visit up to 90 days without a visa. Longer stays require temporary residence permits. Contact the Embassy of Montenegro at (202) 234-6108.
Montserrat
Passports or passport cards are required. Passport books are needed for air travel. Contact the British Embassy for details.
Morocco
Passports valid for 6 months are required. No visa is required for stays under 90 days. Contact the Embassy of Morocco for the latest info.
Mozambique
Passports valid for 6 months and Mozambique visas are required. Visas must be obtained in advance. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from affected countries. Contact the Embassy of Mozambique for info.
Myanmar
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IMPORTANT: The foreign entry requirements listed here were obtained from foreign embassies or consulates. This information is subject to change. Verify the data with the consular officials of the countries you plan to visit well in advance. For further information, see our embassy list.
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