General visa informations

Tourist visa:

• Completed application form
• Original passport (valid for at least six months before intended travel)
• One photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm (mandatory size)
• Copy of hotel booking or accommodation information
• Copy of flight or train tickets
• Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. bank statements from the last six months, if required)
• Visa fee (non-refundable) paid upon submission of the application

Notice: The visa officer may request additional documents to verify the purpose of your visit.

A regular tourist visa allows a stay of up to 30 days. It may be extended once, for an additional 30 days, if you apply at the Immigration Agency of Mongolia at least 4 days before your visa expires.

Other types of visa (business, employment, student, etc.):

• Completed application form
• Original passport (valid for at least six months before intended travel)
• One photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm (mandatory size)
• Approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (business, NGO purposes)
• Approval from the Immigration Agency (employment, student, and other purposes)
• Visa fee (non-refundable) paid upon submission of the application

Notice: Approval must be obtained by the inviting person or entity in Mongolia before your expected arrival. You may apply for the visa only after the approval has been issued and forwarded to the relevant diplomatic mission.

Official/diplomatic visa:

• Completed application form
• Original passport (valid for at least six months before intended travel)
• One photo, 5 × 4.5 cm (mandatory size)
• Official request from the sending authority or Ministry of Foreign Affairs/foreign diplomatic mission
• Visa fee may be waived depending on the purpose of the visit

On-arrival visa information:

Tourists from countries without a Mongolian diplomatic mission are eligible for an on-arrival visa at Ulaanbaatar airport or at Mongolian border checkpoints. Transit visas may also be issued at the border if the applicant holds onward tickets or a visa for the next destination country. A transit visa allows a stay of up to 10 days.

Notice: You must confirm with the relevant diplomatic mission whether your nationality is eligible for an on-arrival visa before traveling.

General requirements for visa applications apply to on-arrival visas. To reduce processing time, travelers are advised to complete the application form before arrival. Visa fees are paid upon arrival.

Visitors coming to Mongolia for a purpose other than tourism may only be issued an on-arrival visa if following requirements are met:

• Applicant is coming from countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic mission
• You must have an inviting person/entity who must apply for your on-arrival visa approval at the Immigration Agency of Mongolia prior to your expected arrival
• Official/government visitors may be issued on-arrival visa if an inviting government/public organization applies for your visa approval at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia

Depending on the purpose of a visit, the following types of visas are issued:

• Diplomatic visa (D) – for a foreign national holding a diplomatic passport, or UN staff or senior official holding red laissez-passer

• Official visa (A) – for: 
     - Foreign nationals holding an official passport, UN or its specialized agency’s staff and senior officials holding blue laissez-passer who are to visit on official business, or those holding ordinary passports who are to visit under the auspices of international organizations and their family members
     - Foreign nationals holding either an official or ordinary passport who are to visit at the invitation of governmental or municipal organizations or political parties having seats in the Parliament
     - Foreign nationals holding either an official or ordinary passport who are to work in the country under an intergovernmental agreement scheme
- Journalists of a foreign government or international media organization holding either an official or ordinary passport

• Investor visa (T) – for a foreign investor or senior official who is to work at the management level of a foreign-invested entity, its branch, or representative office

• (O) visa – for a foreign national who is to visit under the auspices of non-governmental organizations or international humanitarian organizations

• Business visa (B) – for a foreign national who is to visit for business purposes

• Student visa (S) – for a foreign national who is to study, pursue higher education, or undertake vocational training, scientific research, or study

• Tourist visa (J) – for a foreign national visiting as a tourist irrespective of passport type

• Employment visa (HG) – for a foreign national who is to work under an employment contract scheme irrespective of passport type

• (SH) visa – for a foreign national who is to visit or stay in the country under the auspices of a religious organization

• (TS) visa – for an emigrant who holds migrant permission

• (H) visa – for a foreign national whose family member is already residing in the country for a private purpose or who is to visit for private purposes

Designation, validity term, duration of stay, and number of entries vary depending on visa type.

Based on an intended use of a visa or in other word, designation, there are “entry”, “exit-entry” and “transit” visas. In general, everyone travelling less than 90 days is considered as a temporary visitor whereas those staying more than 90 days for either private or official purpose are considered as foreign residents. Private purposes include study, employment, investment, family-related stay, and other private businesses. Foreign diplomats, UN staffs, those of intergovernmental organizations and media people who are coming to work in their respective organizations in Mongolia more than 90 days and their family members are considered foreign residents for official purposes. An Entry visa is issued for temporary visitors, residents for official and private purpose; exit-entry visa is for resident for official and private purpose those leaving Mongolia temporary with the intent to return; and transit visa is for those transiting through the territory of Mongolia.

Validity term of a visa, the length of time you are permitted to travel to Mongolia from the visa-issued date ranges between 90 days to one year depending on a number of entries of visa and so does duration or length of stay. Visa may be issued with single, double and multiple entries based on purpose of a visit and applicant’s choice. Duration of stay for entry visa with either single or double entries is up to 90 days, for entry visa with multiple entries for temporary visitors is 30 days and transit visa with single or double entries is 10 days. For instance, entry visa for temporary visitors is valid for 90 days with 30 day duration of stay.

Should you have any further question or clarification, please contact us at +976-51-262282 or by e-mail at dep10@mfa.gov.mn

Important notice: A foreign national staying more than 30 days in Mongolia must register with the Immigration Agency of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar or its local branches within 7 business days after arriving in Mongolia. For more information, please visit www.immigration.gov.mn