Visa and Passport

Foreign nationals who wish to visit Mongolia must obtain visas ofthe 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. For more information, please see “LIST OF VISA FREE COUNTRIES”. / List of visa free countries /

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MONGOLIAN VISA

  • The Government of Mongolia has started issuing e-visa to citizens of 98 countries in order to support tourism and to increase the number of tourists. Citizens of eligible countries are able to apply for 3 categories of e-visa through https://www.evisa.mn/
  • K2 visa for tourist;
  • K4 visa for participants in sports or cultural and arts events, as well as creating films and content;
  • K6 visa for transit (for transit – up to 10 days) 
  • E-visa applicants are no longer required to submit his/her passport and original supporting documents to the nearest Diplomatic Missions of Mongolia in person and to receive e-visa by his/her email within 72 hours. However, applicants are advised to hold digital or printed version of his/her e-visa to present to airlines and Mongolian border officials when travelling to Mongolia.
    Foreign nationals not in above listed countries are required to submit their visa application at the nearest Embassy of Mongolia.
  • KINDLY NOTE:

DEPENDING ON THE VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED, SOME VISA APPLICATIONS MAY REQUIRE UP TO 5-10 WORKING DAYS TO PROCESS. THEREFORE, WE SUGGEST FOR YOU TO CONTACT THE EMBASSY TO INQUIRE ON THE VISA PROCESSING TIMES BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS.

  • ON ARRIVAL/TRANSIT VISA INFORMATION
  • Tourists who are coming from listed countries  are eligible to obtain on-arrival visa at the airport in Ulaanbaatar or Mongolian border points;
    – Transit visa can be applied at Mongolian borders if the applicant 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).
    Important notice: 
  • To avoid longer processing times, travelers are advised to complete the application form prior to their arrival in Mongolia. Visa fee shall be paid on arrival.
  • Foreign nationals are required to provide their biometric details at the border control when entering Mongolia.