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Mongolia visas

Mongolia tourist visa

Your passport decides whether you can visit without a visa, apply online, get a visa on arrival, or need an embassy visa.

Ways to get a Mongolia tourist visa

  2. Temporary visa-free entry for up to 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of South Korea qualify under a temporary arrangement.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    The temporary arrangement runs through 31 December 2026.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Temporary visa-free entry for up to 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of European Union member states other than Germany, plus Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Valid for
    The temporary arrangement runs through 31 December 2026.

  5. Visa-free entry for up to 21 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the Philippines.

    Stay
    Up to 21 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  6. Visa-free entry for up to 14 days

    No visa needed

    Travellers with Hong Kong passports.

    Stay
    Up to 14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  7. Visa-free entry with proof of the trip's purpose

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Ukraine who have a document showing the purpose of their trip.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  8. K2 tourism e-Visa

    eVisa

    Travellers from the countries and territories listed as eligible for an e-Visa.

    Stay
    30 days.
    Valid for
    150 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    USD 5.50–51.50, depending on your passport.
    Processing
    3 working days.

    Passports that qualify (101)

    1. Check that your country or territory is on the e-Visa list.
    2. Apply for the K2 tourism e-Visa at evisa.mn.
    Apply on the official website

  9. Tourist visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of India, Kuwait and Qatar travelling as tourists and arriving at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

    1. Complete the visa application form and prepare the required documents.
    2. Apply on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport.

  10. Embassy visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa and cannot use visa-free entry, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa for 14, 21, 30 or 90 days. Some exemptions are temporary or require extra documents.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival.
  2. If you need an e-Visa, apply at evisa.mn. Otherwise, use the visa route you qualify for.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

Good to know

  • If you plan to stay more than 30 days, register with the Mongolia Immigration Agency in Ulaanbaatar within the first seven days after arrival.
  • Travellers who fail to register and stay longer than 30 days can be temporarily stopped from leaving and fined, even if the longer stay was beyond their control.
  • Visa validity is the period the visa is valid. It is different from the length of your permitted stay.
  • Some visa-free arrangements end on 31 December 2026.
  • A limit of 90 days in any 180-day period is also noted, but the country it applies to is not identified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Mongolia?

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa for 14, 21, 30 or 90 days. Some exemptions are temporary or require extra documents.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Mongolia?

There are 10 options: Visa-free entry for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Temporary visa-free entry for up to 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no visa at all); Temporary visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 21 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 14 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with proof of the trip's purpose (no visa at all); K2 tourism e-Visa (an online visa); Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Embassy visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Mongolia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Paraguay, Peru and the United States. Citizens of South Korea qualify under a temporary arrangement. Citizens of Germany, Canada, Cuba, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Citizens of European Union member states other than Germany, plus Australia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Citizens of the Philippines. Travellers with Hong Kong passports. Citizens of Ukraine who have a document showing the purpose of their trip.

Can I apply online for Mongolia?

Yes: K2 tourism e-Visa. Travellers from the countries and territories listed as eligible for an e-Visa.

How long can I stay on a Mongolia tourist visa?

30 days with a K2 tourism e-Visa.

How much does a Mongolia tourist visa cost?

USD 5.50–51.50 for a K2 tourism e-Visa, depending on your passport.

How long does a Mongolia tourist visa take?

3 working days for an e-Visa.

How long is a Mongolia tourist visa valid?

150 days for a K2 tourism e-Visa. Entries: Single entry with a K2 tourism e-Visa..

What documents do I need for a Mongolia tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival..

How do I apply for a Mongolia tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival. 2. 2. If you need an e-Visa, apply at evisa.mn. Otherwise, use the visa route you qualify for.

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