Are you planning to travel to Mongolia and wondering if you need a visa? Great news—61 countries can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, thanks to the government’s "Years to Visit Mongolia" initiative (2023-2025).
Visa-Free Countries
If you’re from one of the visa-free countries, you’re all set! No visa required for tourism. If you’re not on the list, don’t worry—you can easily apply for a visa through the nearest Mongolian Embassy or opt for an e-visa if eligible.
Argentina
Australia (Valid until 2025)
Austria (Valid until 2025)
Belarus
Belgium (Valid until 2025)
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia (Valid until 2025)
Cyprus (Valid until 2025)
Czech Republic (Valid until 2025)
Denmark (Valid until 2025)
Ecuador
Estonia (Valid until 2025)
Findland (Valid until 2025)
France (Valid until 2025)
Germany
Greece (Valid until 2025)
Hongkong
Hungary (Valid until 2025)
Iceland
Ireland (Valid until 2025)
Israel
Italy (Valid until 2025)
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia (Valid until 2025)
Liechtenstein (Valid until 2025)
Lithuania (Valid until 2025
Luxembourg (Valid until 2025)
Macao
Malaysia
Malta (Valid until 2025)
Martinique
Monaco (Valid until 2025)
Netherlands (Valid until 2025)
New Zealand (Valid until 2025)
Norway (Valid until 2025)
Peru
Poland (Valid until 2025)
Portugal (Valid until 2025)
Republic of Korea
Romania (Valid until 2025)
Russian Federation
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia (Valid until 2025)
Slovenia (Valid until 2025)
Spain (Valid until 2025)
Sweden (Valid until 2025)
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkiye
Ukraine
United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland (Valid until 2025)
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekstan
If you are from the countries with no Mongolian Embassy or consulate office, there are 2 ways to obtain a Mongolian Visa:
1. Apply for a visa in the closest country.
We will send you a visa invitation letter for your nearest country.
2. Mongolia Visa On Arrival
Visitors who are coming from countries where there is no Mongolian Embassy and consulates near are eligible to obtain an on-arrival visa at the airport of Mongolia.
In this case, we can apply on behalf of you.
Mongolian Visa on Arrival
For travelers without a Mongolian embassy or consulate in their home country, a visa can be obtained upon arrival at the Mongolian border.
Required Documents:
Official invitation letter from the Mongolian Immigration Agency (arranged by your tour operator). The letter must be approved 14 days before arrival.
Invitation letter fee (to be paid to your tour operator).
Return air/train tickets.
Tour itinerary.
Visa fee (to be paid upon arrival).
2 passport-sized photos.
Valid passport (must be valid for at least six months before your intended travel).
Important Notes:
If you enter and exit Mongolia more than one time, you must process a multi-entry visa: For example, you visit Mongolia then you travel to China and back to Mongolia for few days, you must have a multi-entry visa beforehand.
| MONGOLIAN VISA TYPES |
Tourist visa (J) | Tourism visitors |
Official visa (A) | Official passport holders, UN or its specialized agency’s staff, and senior official holding blue laissez-passer |
The investor visa (T) | Foreign investors or senior |
(O) visa | A foreign national who is to visit under the auspices of non-governmental organizations or international humanitarian organizations; |
Business visa (B) | Business visitors |
Student visa (S) | Students- to pursue higher education or to exercise vocational training, scientific research, and study; |
Diplomatic visa (D) | Diplomatic passport holders, or UN staffs, or senior officials holding red laissez-passer |
Employment visa (HG) | A foreign national who is to work under an employment contract scheme irrespective of his/her passport type; |
(SH) visa | A foreign national who is to visit or to stay in the country under the auspices of the religious organization; |
(TS) visa | Migrant permission holders; |
(H) visa | A foreign national whose family member is already residing in the country for a private purpose or who is to visit for private purpose. |