The electronic visa for Mongolia came into force on 1 June 2021. 98 nationalities are eligible for this e-Visa and have the opportunity to visit the country for stays of up to 30 days, can be extended on site. Consular fees are 47 €excluding service charges. A e-Visa transit is also possible for stays of 10 days or less. It is issued in 72h for the most urgent requests.
Mongolia does not impose no more quarantine on arrival nor PCR test before departure, regardless of vaccination status.
Types of visa for Mongolia
Tourism or Cultural event : 47 € + service
e-Visa for up to 30 days in Mongolia, valid for up to 150 days when issued
Transit : 23 € + service
e-Visa for up to 10 days in Mongolia, valid for up to 150 days from the date of issue
Reasons for travelling
- Tourism
- Cultural and sporting event
- Transit
Nationalities eligible for Mongolia e-Visa
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇦🇱 Albania
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇦🇴 Angola
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇦🇲 Armenia
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇧🇧 Barbados
🇧🇿 Belize
🇧🇯 Benin
🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇧🇦 Bosnia-Herzegovina
🇧🇼 Botswana
🇧🇳 Brunei
🇧🇮 Burundi
🇰🇭 Cambodia
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
🇨🇳 China
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇰🇲 Comoros
🇨🇬 Congo
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇩 DR Congo
🇩🇯 Djibouti
🇩🇲 Dominique
🇸🇻 El Salvador
🇪🇷 Eritrea
🇸🇿 Eswatini
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇫🇯 Fiji
🇬🇦 Gabon
🇬🇲 Gambia
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇬🇹 Guatemala
🇬🇳 Guinea
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
🇬🇾 Guyana
🇭🇹 Haiti
🇭🇳 Honduras
🇮🇳 India
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇰🇪 Kenya
🇰🇮 Kiribati
🇰🇼 Kuwait
🇱🇸 Lesotho
🇲🇬 Madagascar
🇲🇼 Malawi
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
🇲🇷 Mauritania
🇲🇺 Maurice
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇫🇲 Micronesia
🇲🇩 Moldova
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇲🇿 Mozambique
🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇳🇦 Namibia
🇳🇷 Nauru
🇳🇵 Nepal
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
🇲🇰 Northern Macedonia
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇵🇼 Palau
🇵🇦 Panama
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇷🇼 Rwanda
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
🇱🇨 Sainte-Lucie
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
🇼🇸 Samoa
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
🇸🇳 Senegal
🇸🇨 Seychelles
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
🇸🇸 South Sudan
🇸🇷 Suriname
🇹🇿 Tanzania
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
🇹🇬 Togo
🇹🇴 Tonga
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
🇹🇻 Tuvalu
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
🇻🇦 Vatican City
🇻🇪 Venezuela
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇿🇲 Zambia
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
In January 2023, the Mongolian authorities decided to waive visa requirements for 34 nationalities as part of their tourist programme. These nationalities can go for tourism only in Mongolia for up to 30 days, without a visa, until the end of 2025. If you are travelling to Mongolia for any reason other than tourism or for more than 30 days, a visa at the embassy will be required.
Nationalities exempt from visa requirements for Mongolia
- Stays of less than 90 days : nationals of
Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, United States, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, Macau, Serbia and Ukraine. - Stays of less than 30 days : nationals of Germany, Canada, Cuba, Israel, Japan, Laos, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Thailand, Uruguay.
- Stays of less than 21 days Nationals of Philippines.
- Stays of less than 14 days : nationals ofHong Kong.
Argentina, 
Belarus, 
Brazil, 
Chile, 
United States, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan, 
Macau, 
Serbia and 
Ukraine. 
Germany, 
Canada, 
Cuba, 
Israel, 
Japan, 
Laos, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 
Russia, 
Singapore, 
Turkey, 
Thailand, 
Uruguay.
Philippines. 
Hong Kong.Would you like to stay longer?
If you wish to stay longer in Mongolia, you will need to request a visa extension.
You can apply for an extension online, and you will then have to travel to Ulaanbaatar to confirm the extension. 30 new days.
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In summary
| Format | Electronics only |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Yes |
| Reason | Tourism, culture, sport or transit |
| Number of entries | 1 |
| How long does it take? | 72H |
| Length of stay | Up to 30 days |
| Validity | 150 days |
| Consular fees | From 23 € |
For a trip to Mongoliathe visa is a compulsory document. Consular fees are 47 € for a visa tourism, culture, art or sports travel which allows you to stay 30 days. The visa transit is 23 € and allows you to stay 10 days. Additional service charges will apply.
It is also possible to obtain a Mongolian visa on arrival only for the following nationalities: United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar.
We advise you to make the online request at least 5 days before you arrive in Mongolia. If you are visiting Mongolia for a different reason, we advise you to apply for a Mongolian Classic visa at the nearest Mongolian Embassy or Consulate.
When should you travel to Mongolia?
If you're looking for clear skies and sunny days, the best time to visit Mongolia is during the summer. summer, from June to September. Temperatures are mild and the sky is blue, perfect for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and horse riding.
If you want to discover traditional Mongolian culture, visit the country during the Naadam festival in July. This annual celebration, which features traditional sports such as wrestling and archery, is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the country's rich culture.
Finally, if you're looking for the best deals, the best time to visit Mongolia is winter. Flights and hotels are generally cheaper, and the country is beautiful with a layer of snow.
Places to visit in Mongolia
One of the best places to visit in Mongolia is Ulan Batorthe country's capital. Here you can discover the fascinating mix of traditional and modern architecture, and visit the city's many museums and cultural sites.
If you're looking for something more active, you can go hiking in the Parc national de Gorkhi-TereljA superb mountainous region with numerous trails to suit all abilities. Or, if you prefer to stay closer to the city, the Parc national de Khorgo-Terkii is an ideal place for horse riding, bird watching and camping.
For an even more authentic experience, head to the desert of Gobiwhere you can explore vast sand dunes and unique wildlife. And, of course, you'll need a visa to visit Mongolia, so make sure you find out what's required to enter the country. pre-departure requirements. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich culture, Mongolia is a destination like no other.
Practical information
Practical information
- Official country name Mongolia
- Location Central Asia
- Capital : Olan-Bator
- Area 1.564 million km² of land
- Language : Mongolian
- Currency : Tugrik
- Climate : Continental
- Time zone UTC +8
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Security : Mongolia is not a high-crime country, but it is advisable to be careful, particularly in the capital and in less-frequented areas.
More information on vaccines
Health No vaccinations are compulsory, but it is still important to be up to date with your universal vaccinations.
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