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Home  >  World  > Asia  > Mongolia

Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYesNo
AustralianYesYesNo
CanadianYesYesNo
USAYes1No
OtherEUYesYesNo
JapaneseYesYesNo


PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Poland and Kazakhstan for up to three months;
(b) nationals of Malaysia and Israel for up to one month;
(c) 1. nationals of the USA, if entering the country as a tourist, for stays of up to three years;
(d) nationals of the Philippines for up to 21 days;
(e) nationals of Hong Kong and Singapore for up to 14 days.


Note: (a) Nationals of India need a visa but can obtain one free of charge. (b) This information should be used as a guide only since, depending on the purpose of visit and the type of passport held, visas and/or letters of invitation may be required. The Mongolian Embassy or Mongolian National Tourism Board can provide accurate and up-to-date information (see Contact Addresses section).

Types of visa and cost: Business and Ordinary: Single-entry/Exit (for visits of up to one month): £30. Single-entry (for visits over one month and less than six months): £25. Multiple-entry/Exit (for visits of up to six months): £60. Single-transit: £25. Double-transit: £30. Multiple-transit: £35.

Note: (a) Multiple-entry visas require an invitation. (b) Single-entry and multiple-entry visas must be applied for in advance from the Department of Visa and Passport of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.

Validity: Visas are generally valid for 30 days from date of entry (and three months from date of issue) and can be extended in Mongolia by a maximum of 30 days.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. If travelling on an organised tour, visas can be obtained through tourism companies or travel agencies. A group visa in the name of the tour leader is valid for all tourists on the list attached, providing relevant details (nationality, sex, date of birth, passport numbers, and dates of issue and expiry) are given at the time of application. Independent travel is now possible for some nationals (including US nationals and nationals of EU countries); however some nationals will still require an official invitation. For details of status, contact the Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).

Note: All foreign nationals staying in Mongolia for longer than 30 days are required to register with the police within ten days of arrival.

Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Some nationals will require confirmation and approval for the intended visit from the appropriate travel company or business organisation. (e) Fee (payable by cash or cheque). There is an additional £5 fee for postal applications. (f) Registered, stamped and self-addressed envelope for postal applications.

Working days required: One to five. An express service is available which costs an additional £10.

Temporary residence/work permit: Enquire at the Mongolian Embassy.


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