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Mongolia Visa Information
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Mongolia Visa Information

Foreign nationals who wish to visit Mongolia must obtain visas of appropriate types corresponding to the purpose of their visit. Nationals of those countries which have concluded visa exemption agreements with Mongolia are not required to obtain a visa if the intended period of the visit is not beyond the period allowed under such arrangements.

In order to apply for a visa, you must submit your visa application at a Mongolian diplomatic mission (Embassy/Consulate).

General Requirements for Obtaining a Mongolian Visa

Tourist visa

  • Completed application form
  • Passport in original (must be valid for a minimum of six months before your intended travel to Mongolia)
  • 3.5x4.5cm photo (the size of the photo is mandatory)
  • A copy of hotel booking or accommodation information in Mongolia
  • A copy of flight/train tickets
  • Proof of sufficient funds, i.e. bank statements for the recent six months (if necessary)
  • The visa fee is to be paid upon submission of the application. The fee is non-refundable.
On Arrival Visa Information

1. Tourists who are coming from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence are eligible to obtain on-arrival visa at the airport in Ulaanbaatar or Mongolian border points.

2.  Transit visa can also be applied at Mongolian borders if the applicant is coming from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence and has an onward flight/train ticket or obtained a visa if applicable, of the country he or she plans to visit immediately after Mongolia. (Transit visa allows for a stay up to 10 days in Mongolia)

List of Visa Free Countries

No

Country

Passport Types covered by agreement

Duration of stay

Date of entry into force

1

 The Republic of Philippines

All passports

Up to 21 days

1994.05.13

2

 Malaysia

All passports

Up to 30 days

1994.06.06

3

 The Republic of Kazakhstan

All passports

Up to 90 days

1994.12.02

4

 The State of Israel

All passports

Up to 30 days

1996.03.12

5

 Hong Kong SAR (China)

All passports

Up to 14 days

1998.06.18

6

 The Kyrgyz Republic

All passports

Up to 90 days

1999.12.04

7

 Ukraine*

All passports /with official invitation/

Up to 90 days

-

8

 The United States of America

All passports

Up to 90 days

2001.07.06

9

 The Republic of Cuba

All passports

Up to 30 days

2001.10.08

10

 Macau SAR (China)

All passports

Up to 90 days

2004.07.03

11

 The Lao People’s Democratic Republic

All passports

Up to 30 days

2007.09.14

12

 The Kingdom of Thailand

All passports

Up to 30 days

2008.01.13

13

 Japan

All passports

Up to 30 days

2010.04.01

14

The Federal Republic of Germany

All passports

Up to 30 days

 2013.09.01

15

  The Republic of Belarus

All passports

Up to 90 days 

2013.09.04

16

 The Republic of Turkey

All passports

Up to 30 days

2013.10.10

17

 The Republic of Serbia

All passports

Up to 90 days

2013.11.08

18

 Canada

All passports

Up to 30 days

2014.01.01

19

 The Russian Federation

All passports

Up to 30 days

2014.11.14

20

 The Federative Republic of Brazil

All passports

Up to 90 days

2015.09.21

21

The Republic of Singapore

All passports

Up to 30 days

2017.06.08

22

  The Argentine Republic

All passports

Up to 90 days

2018.02.19

23

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

All passports

Up to 30 days

2018.06.10

24

 The Republic of Chile

All passports

Up to 90 days

2018.12.29

25

 Ecuador

All passports

Up to 90 days

2020.10.23

26

 Peru

All passports

Up to 90 days

2021.10.01

27

 Republic of Korea

All passports

Up to 90 days

2022.06.01

28

 Uzbekistan

All passports

Up to 30 days

2022.06.03

Mongolian Visa Fees

A) Single entry-exit visa - US$30, valid for three months from the date of issuing. Canadian and UK citizens - US$55. Same day service (8 working hours) is available for additional service fee of US$30, and 55$US for Canadian and UK citizens.

B) Multiple entry-exit visa valid for six months - US$70; Same day service (8 working hours) is available for additional service fee of US$70,

C) Multiple entry-exit visa valid for one year - US$135; Same day service (8 working hours) is available for additional service fee of US$135

D) Transit visa - US$20, Same day service (8 working hours) is available for additional service fee of US$20

List of Visa Free Countries until 2025

Citizens of the following countries who are traveling to Mongolia for tourism purposes for up to 30 days are temporarily exempt from visa requirements until the end of 2025.

No

Country

Passport Types covered by agreement

Duration of stay

Date of entry into force

1

Australia

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

2

Austria

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

3

Belgium

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

4

Bulgaria

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

5

Croatia

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

6

Cyprus

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

7

Czech Republic

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

8

Denmark

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

9

Estonia

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

10

Finland

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

11

French Republic

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

12

Germany

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

13

Hellenic

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

14

Hungary

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

15

Iceland

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

16

Italian

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

17

Ireland

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

18

Liechtenstein

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

19

Latvia

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

20

Lithuania

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

21

Luxembourg

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

22

Malta

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

23

Monaco

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

24

Netherlands

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

25

Norway

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

26

Poland

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

27

Portuguese

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

28

Romania

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

29

Slovak

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

30

Slovenia

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

31

Spain

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

32

Sweden

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

33

Swiss

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

34

United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

All passports

Up to 30 days

2023.01.04

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