Information about Countries with M-letter: Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma).

Madagascar

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Antananarivo.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Malawi

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Lilongwe.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Malaysia

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy.

Maldives

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in the Maldives; relations are overseen by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in a neighboring country.

Mali

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Bamako.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Malta

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Valletta.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy.

Marshall Islands

Visa-free access: Under the Compact of Free Association with the U.S., Marshall Islands citizens can live, work, and study in the U.S. without the need for a visa.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Majuro.

Tourist visa procedure: Not typically required due to the Compact of Free Association, but non-citizens or those with specific circumstances should inquire.

Mauritania

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Nouakchott.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Mauritius

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in Mauritius; relations are overseen by the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in a neighboring country.

Mexico

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Mexico City, as well as numerous consulates throughout the country.

Tourist visa procedure: Can apply for a B-2 tourist visa at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Mexico. Additionally, the Border Crossing Card (BCC) is available for Mexican citizens to enter the U.S. for short visits within the border area.

Micronesia (Federated States of)

Visa-free access: Under the Compact of Free Association with the U.S., Micronesian citizens can live, work, and study in the U.S. without the need for a visa.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Kolonia.

Tourist visa procedure: Not typically required due to the Compact of Free Association, but non-citizens or those with specific circumstances should inquire.

Moldova

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Chișinău.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Monaco

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in Monaco; relations are overseen by the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy.

Mongolia

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Ulaanbaatar.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Montenegro

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Podgorica.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Morocco

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Rabat and a consulate in Casablanca.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Mozambique

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Maputo.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.

Myanmar (Burma)

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but political conditions may cause changes, so travelers are advised to check current conditions.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Yangon.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy.