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Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Visitors from any country planning to stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days must register with the Mongolia Immigration Agency in Ulaanbaatar within the first seven days of arrival.
Visitors who fail to register and who stay longer than 30 days, even for reasons beyond their control, will be stopped at departure, temporarily denied exit, and fined. Until 1997, individual tourists wishing to visit Mongolia needed a letter of invitation from either a Mongolian citizen or a foreign resident before being granted a visa.
Since then the visa regime has been greatly liberalised with a resultant increase in tourism. [1]
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Mongolia without a visa: [2] [3]
90 days 30 days
21 days 14 days |
T1 - Temporary visa-free policy available until 31 December 2024. [4]
T2 - Temporary visa-free policy available until 31 December 2025 (German citizens are not restricted).
In addition, holders of passports of the following countries may enter Mongolia for no more than 90 days without a visa provided that they hold an official invitation:
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Mongolia has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have, as yet, not entered into force:
Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
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Belgium [21] | Diplomatic, official | 9 January 2024 |
Luxembourg | Diplomatic, official | 9 January 2024 |
Netherlands | Diplomatic, official | 9 January 2024 |
Ukraine [22] | Ordinary | 8 November 2019 |
Citizens of following countries traveling as tourists may obtain a visa on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must have a completed visa application form, a passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm), a hotel / accommodation confirmation and a return / onward ticket. [23]
The following countries and territories may obtain an e-Visa: [24] [25]
e-Visa have been available since 1 October 2021, [26] and pplications will be processed in 3 working days. [27]
Visa type | Duration of stay | Validity | Number of entry | Visa fee [28] |
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Tourism (K2) | 30 days | 150 days | Single | 51.50 USD |
Sports or cultural events (K4) | 30 days | 150 days | Single | 51.50 USD |
Transit (K6) | 10 days | 150 days | Single | 25.75 USD |
Holders of confirmation of a pre-arranged visa may obtain a single entry visa on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, provided they are in possession of a completed visa application form and a passport photo, are arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of Mongolia, and have a sponsor in Mongolia who submits request to the Mongolian Immigration Authority. [3]
Most visitors arriving in Mongolia on short term basis for tourism were from the following countries of nationality:[ needs update ]
Rank | Country | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
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1 | China | 144,070 | 131,312 | 145,029 | 157,561 | 178,326 |
2 | Russia | 106,935 | 84,065 | 70,668 | 73,055 | 74,468 |
3 | South Korea | 74,985 | 57,587 | 47,213 | 45,476 | 45,178 |
4 | Japan | 22,582 | 19,985 | 19,277 | 18,282 | 18,178 |
5 | United States | 16,684 | 15,859 | 14,420 | 13,987 | 14,701 |
6 | Kazakhstan | 14,234 | 13,370 | 14,434 | 13,562 | 11,422 |
7 | Germany | 10,586 | 9,709 | 8,992 | 9,551 | 9,499 |
8 | France | 10,044 | 9,035 | 7,989 | 7,733 | 7,407 |
9 | Australia | 6,689 | 5,631 | 4,804 | 5,118 | 6,765 |
10 | United Kingdom | 6,012 | 6,161 | 6,148 | 5,758 | 6,391 |
Other | 58,273 | 51,442 | 47,230 | 42,761 | 45,480 | |
Total | 471,094 | 404,156 | 386,204 | 392,844 | 417,815 | |
Source: Ulaanbaatar Tourism Department [29] [30] [31] [32] |
Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Visitors to Brazil must obtain a visa from one of the Brazilian diplomatic missions unless they are nationals of one of the visa-exempt countries or have the option to obtain an electronic visa. For stays longer than 90 days or for employment in Brazil, all foreign nationals must have a visa or residency authorization.
Visa requirements for United States citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states that are imposed on citizens of the United States.
Visa requirements for Pakistani citizens are the requirements by other countries to obtain a visa before entry on an ordinary Pakistani Passport.
Visa requirements for Chinese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of China residing in the Mainland by the authorities of other states.
Visa requirements for Australian passport holders are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Australia entering with an Australian passport.
Visa requirements for Estonian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Estonia. As of July 2024, Estonian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories, ranking the Estonian passport 9th in the world, tied with Lithuanian passport and Emirati passport, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements for Finnish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Finland.
Visa requirements for Spanish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Spain.
Tourism in Mongolia was extremely limited by the Socialist Government, but has been expanding following the 1990 Democratic Revolution in Mongolia in the wake of the collapse of the USSR and the Revolutions of 1989. Mongolia is a unique and relatively unexplored travel destination that offers a great combination of scenic natural features, a wide variety of untouched landscapes, nomadic life style and culture. Travel organizations in Mongolia date back to half a century ago, but the private sector-based tourism is barely twenty years old. Now Mongolia boasts 403 travel companies, 320 hotels, 647 resorts and tourist camps, all employing the graduates from over 56 educational establishments. Mongolia takes an active part in United Nations World Tourism Organization, of which it is a member party.
The visa policy of the Philippines is governed by Commonwealth Act No. 613, also known as the Philippine Immigration Act, and by subsequent legislation amending it.
The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana exempts visa requirements for nationals of specific countries or territories. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Most visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa, either on arrival or online, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Most visitors to Iran must obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) prior to their arrival in Iran, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or countries that are ineligible for an e-Visa, in which case they must obtain a visa in advance from one of the Iranian diplomatic missions around the world.
The Republic of Rwanda, a member of the East African Community, allows citizens of all countries that are not visa-exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. In addition, they may also obtain an e-Visa online before departure.
The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or an visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Burkina Faso must obtain a visa from one of the Burkina Faso diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or a country whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel or a tourist card from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, travel agencies or authorized airlines unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Electronic visa is also available.
Visitors to Ghana must obtain a visa from one of the Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.