Do you need a visa to Mongolia?
Unless you are from the following countries listed below, then you will most probably need a visa to Mongolia.
- Argentina
- Belarus
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Cuba
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Macao
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Russia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United States
- Uruguay
There are also visa exemptions if you hold a diplomatic passport from the countries below:
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Estonia
- France
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Peru
- Poland
- Romania
- Slovakia
- South Korea
- Switzerland
- The Czech Republic
- Turkmenistan
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
If traveling for business purposes, owners of Laissez-Passer United Nations are also exempted from visa requirements for a period of 30 days as well as authorities from the United Nations Specialized Agencies.
Mongolia visa types
- Mongolian visa for tourists – Granted to foreigners who wish to visit Mongolia as a tourist for a short period of time.
- Mongolian visa for business – This form of visa is given to international visitors who are visiting Mongolia for a limited period of time for business reasons, such as attending a meeting or negotiating.
- Mongolian work permit – You can work in Mongolia with this form of visa, but you must first seek an employer who can obtain permission.
- Student visa for Mongolia – This visa allows you to study at a Mongolian higher education institution, as well as participate in research or training.
- Mongolian family visa – Granted to those who want to visit a family member who is already in Mongolia.
- Mongolian transit visa – Will be granted to those who need to transit through Mongolia to a third destination.
Requirements for Mongolia visa
The documents that you need to be aware of when applying for a Mongolia visa are as follows:
- Mongolia visa form – It should be fully completed.
- A valid passport
- A passport size photograph
- Evidence of accommodation
- Flight ticket
- Evidence of financial resources or bank statements
- If you are travelling for purposes of business then you will need authorization from the Foreign Affairs Ministry
- For employment or study purposes you will need authorization from the Agency of Immigration
- For diplomatic purposes, you will need a request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Other additional documentation that may be asked from the embassy or consulate
How to apply for a Mongolia visa?
A Mongolian visa application can be done in the following ways:
- At an embassy or consulate
- Or upon arrival
Mongolia visa application at an embassy/consulate
The process to follow when you apply for a Mongolia visa at an embassy or consulate in your home country is:
- Firstly, schedule an appointment
- You will be told every necessary document that is needed to submit
- Download the visa application form
- Gather every required document
- Submit the application along with your documents
- Pay the fee of the visa
Depending on a few factors such as the country from which you are applying and the application form used, your process will be completed in around five working days.
Mongolia visa application upon arrival
The only countries that are eligible to apply for a Mongolian visa upon arrival are:
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Greece
- Ireland
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
The documents needed for your application are:
- Application form of the visa
- A passport size photograph
- Evidence of accommodation
- Onward/Return flight ticket
Mongolia visa validity
If you travel to Mongolia with a tourist visa then you can stay for up to 30 days, while for a transit visa the validity is only 10 days. Other types of visas will depend on your travel purposes and can be valid anywhere from 90 days to 1 year.
