Mongolia entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Mongolia depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
33 of 33 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| India | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| China (mainland) | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 14 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| Japan | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 21 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Mongolian visa (embassy/consulate)Apply: Several weeks | Official page | Verified |
| South Africa | e-Visa before you fly | As granted on the visa | Mongolian e-Visa | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
At least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival (FCDO, US State Dept; e-visa portal: 180 days). Canada words it as 6 months beyond your expected departure, so allow 6 months beyond departure to be safe. Safe standard: 6 months beyond the day you leave.
Border systems for every visitor
No authorization applies to all visitors. Nationals of 34 countries (EU states except Germany, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Australia, New Zealand) are exempt from the tourist visa for up to 30 days under a temporary measure for 2026 (FCDO: until 31 December 2026). Others are visa-exempt under bilateral agreements, or need an e-visa (eligible list on immigration.gov.mn) or an embassy visa.
Travel insurance
Not required for entry. Strongly recommended, including medical evacuation, air ambulance and repatriation, because medical services are limited outside Ulaanbaatar.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations required. No yellow fever risk and no yellow fever certificate required.
Cash to declare at customs
Up to MNT 15,000,000 in Mongolian tugrik may be brought in or taken out. Declare cash or travellers' cheques worth USD 10,000 or more on arrival, or it may be seized on departure.
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Antiques and items that look antique need proper certification to be exported; smuggling of antiquities and wildlife is policed. Vehicles entering by land need prior notice to the tax authorities and border troops, and customs tax is due if the vehicle does not leave with you.
Travelling with children
FCDO: adults travelling with children who are not their own should carry a notarised letter from the parents or legal guardian. US State Dept says Mongolia does not require parental consent for minors to enter or exit, so the letter is a precaution.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Mongolia. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign workers in construction, education/IT, mining/energy, finance/law, culture/sports, manufacturing/services, agriculture, health, humanitarian, household care, transport
Stay: Per work permit
Sponsoring employer; labour permit
Study
General education, higher education, vocational/language training, internship/research, innovation/research
Stay: Length of programme
Sponsoring institution
Working holiday
Australian citizens only (of our passports: AU), aged 18 to under 31, no dependent children, first-time participants
Stay: Per bilateral agreement
Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of university, AUD 5,000 funds plus ticket, medical exam, police certificate, letter from the relevant Australian ministry
Long stay
Foreigners staying long-term (work, study, family, investment) or immigrating
Stay: Per permit
Underlying visa category; registration
Family
Spouses of Mongolian citizens (F1), former Mongolian citizens (F2), people born to a Mongolian citizen (F3)
Stay: Long-term, with residence permit
Sponsorship by the Mongolian citizen
Investor
Investors in a foreign-invested company
Stay: Long-term, with residence permit
Investment in a registered foreign-invested company; sponsoring organisation
Business
Business visitors with a Mongolian sponsoring organisation; a 10-day business visa without an inviting entity was also announced
Stay: Up to 90 days (single/double entry)
Sponsoring organisation (K1); invitation
Transit
Travellers transiting Mongolia who are not visa-exempt
Stay: Up to 10 days, valid 150 days
Onward travel
Tourist
Non-exempt nationals; e-visa for nationals on the eligible list, others via embassy
Stay: Single/double-entry: up to 90 days per stay, valid up to 150 days; multiple-entry: up to 30 days per stay, valid 183 or 365 days
Passport valid 180+ days; sponsor optional; host registration within 48 hours; e-visa non-extendable
Official fee: Not published on pages read
Other
Patients receiving treatment from a licensed Mongolian doctor
Stay: As granted
Sponsor (citizen, company or organisation)
What changed, and what is coming
- 2027-01-01 · Confirmed The temporary 30-day tourist visa exemption for 34 countries (incl. GB, IE, FR, IT, ES, NL, CH, AU, NZ) expires after 31 Dec 2026 unless renewed again (it has been renewed each year since 2023). Source
- 2027-01-01 · Confirmed South Korea's 90-day tourist visa exemption (in effect 1 Jun 2022 to 31 Dec 2026) is due to expire unless extended. Source
- 2026-02-13 · In force Immigration Agency warned of forged visa permits; visa and permit services are fully digital (verify via immigration.gov.mn / isf.mn). Source
- 2026-01-26 · In force Visa-free entry (90 days) for Colombian citizens took effect; Dominican Republic followed on 2026-06-10 (not in our passport list). Source
- 2025-12-31 · In force Temporary 30-day tourist visa exemption for 34 countries renewed for 2026 (Immigration Agency notice; FCDO updated its visa section 23 Dec 2025 to 2 Jan 2026 and states it runs until 31 Dec 2026). Exact date of the government decision not stated. Source
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.