More than 60 countries are VISA FREE to visit Mongolia

Mongolia has recently updated its visa regulations, making it easier than ever to visit this beautiful country. Now, citizens from over 60 countries can enjoy visa-free entry for a specified duration.

Here is the list of countries whose citizens can enter Mongolia without a visa: 

Visa-Free Countries
Citizens from 27 other countries can enter Mongolia visa-free for various periods. These countries include Russia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and the United States.

1. Argentina - 90 days /All passports/
2. Belarus - 90 days /All passports/
3. Brazil - 90 days /All passports/
4. Canada - 30 days /All passports/
5. Chile - 90 days /All passports/
6. Ecuador - 30 days /All passports/
7. Germany - 30 days /All passports/
8. Hong Kong SAR (China) - 14 days /All passports/
9. Israel - 30 days /All passports/
10. Japan - 30 days /All passports/
11. Kazakhstan  - 90 days /All passports/
12. Kyrgyzstan - 90 days /All passports/
13. Laos - 30 days /All passports/
14. Macau SAR (China) - 90 days /All passports/
15. Malaysia - 30 days /All passports/
16. Peru - 90 days /All passports/
17. Philippines - 21 days /All passports/
18. Russia - 30 days /All passports/
19. Serbia - 90 days /All passports/
20. Singapore - 30 days /All passports/
21. South Korea - 90 days /All passports/
22. Thailand - 30 days /All passports/
23. Turkey - 30 days /All passports/
24. Ukraine - 90 days /All passports/
25. United States - 90 days /All passports/
26. Uruguay - 30 days /All passports/
27. Uzbekistan - 30 days /All passports/

*The citizens of Mongolia and Ukraine need to present official invitations. 

The Mongolian government now allows citizens from 34 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, and Estonia, to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. This temporary regulation is valid until December 2025. 

Visa-Free Countries to Mongolia (Valid until December 2025)
As of January 2023, the following countries are visa-exempt:

1. Australia - 30 days /All passports/
2. Austria - 30 days /All passports/
3. Belgium - 30 days /All passports/
4. Bulgaria - 30 days /All passports/
5. Croatia - 30 days /All passports/
6. Cyprus - 30 days /All passports/
7. Czech Republic - 30 days /All passports/
8. Denmark - 30 days /All passports/
9. Estonia - 30 days /All passports/
10. Finland - 30 days /All passports/
11. France - 30 days /All passports/
12. Greece - 30 days /All passports/
13. Hungary - 30 days /All passports/
14. Iceland - 30 days /All passports/
15. Ireland - 30 days /All passports/
16. Italy - 30 days /All passports/
17. Latvia - 30 days /All passports/
18. Liechtenstein - 30 days /All passports/
19. Lithuania - 30 days /All passports/
20. Luxembourg - 30 days /All passports/
21. Malta - 30 days /All passports/
22. Monaco - 30 days /All passports/
23. Netherlands - 30 days /All passports/
24. New Zealand - 30 days /All passports/
25. Norway - 30 days /All passports/
26. Poland - 30 days /All passports/
27. Portugal - 30 days /All passports/
28. Romania - 30 days /All passports/
29. Slovakia - 30 days /All passports/
30. Slovenia - 30 days /All passports/
31. Spain - 30 days /All passports/
32. Sweden - 30 days /All passports/
33. Switzerland - 30 days /All passports/
34. United Kingdom - 30 days /All passports/

The government of Mongolia has started issuing e-visas to citizens of 98 countries to support tourism and increase the number of tourists.

List of countries eligible for an electronic visa (evisa.mn):

1. Albania
2. Andorra
3. Angola
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Armenia
6. Bahamas
7. Barbados
8. Belize
9. Benin
10. Bhutan
11. Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina
13. Botswana
14. Brunei Darussalam
15. Burundi
16. Cabo Verde
17. Cambodia
18. Central African Republic
19. China
20. Colombia
21. Comoros
22. Congo
23. Costa Rica
24. Côte D'Ivoire
25. Cuba
26. Democratic Republic of the Congo
27. Djibouti
28. Dominica
29. El Salvador
30. Equatorial Guinea
31. Eritrea
32. Eswatini
33. Ethiopia
34. Fiji
35. Gabon
36. Gambia (Republic of The)
37. Ghana
38. Grenada
39. Guatemala
40. Guinea
41. Guinea Bissau
42. Guyana
43. Haiti
44. Honduras
45. India
46. Indonesia
47. Jamaica
48. Kenya
49. Kiribati
50. Kuwait
51. Lesotho
52. Madagascar
53. Malawi
54. Marshall Islands
55. Mauritania
56. Mauritius
57. Mexico
58. Micronesia (Federated States of)
59. Moldova
60. Montenegro
61. Mozambique
62. Myanmar
63. Namibia
64. Nauru
65. Nepal
66. Nicaragua
67. North Macedonia
68. Palau
69. Panama
70. Papua New Guinea
71. Rwanda
72. Saint Kitts and Nevis
73. Saint Lucia
74. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
75. Samoa
76. San Marino
77. Sao Tome and Principe
78. Saudi Arabia
79. Senegal
80. Seychelles
81. Sierra Leone
82. Solomon Islands
83. South Africa
84. South Sudan
85. Suriname
86. Taiwan
87. Timor-Leste
88. Togo
89. Tonga
90. Trinidad and Tobago
91. Tuvalu
92. Uganda
93. United Republic of Tanzania
94. Vanuatu
95. Vatican City State
96. Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
97. Zambia
98. Zimbabwe
     

Citizens of eligible countries are able to apply for 3 categories of e-visa through 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 a 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 the above-listed countries must submit their visa application at the nearest Embassy of Mongolia. 

Diplomatic and Official Passports

Special visa exemptions are also in place for holders of diplomatic and official passports from several countries. These exemptions often extend the duration of stay beyond the standard 30 days. Check the specific conditions for your country.

United Nations Laissez-Passer Holders

Holders of United Nations Laissez-Passer (UNLP) and officials of UN Specialized Agencies traveling to Mongolia for business or residency are exempt from visa requirements for up to 30 days as of 2007.

Important Note

Visa policies can change, so always check the latest entry requirements from the Mongolian embassy or consulate in your country before making travel plans.

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