Mongolia Visa Information for Travelers
Your complete 2026 guide to Mongolia visa requirements, visa-free countries, e-visa applications, every visa category, and extension rules.
Sourced from the official Mongolia Immigration Agency — immigration.gov.mn
Planning your journey to the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky? Below you'll find the most up-to-date visa information for 2026 — visa-free access, the e-visa portal, every visa category Mongolia issues (Series A through K), validity periods, and what to do if you need to extend your stay.
Visa-Free Entry to Mongolia
Mongolia offers visa-free entry to citizens of many countries under either temporary exemptions or permanent bilateral agreements. The lists below follow the official register published by the Consular Department.
Visa-free up to 30 days
Citizens of these countries may enter Mongolia for up to 30 days without a visa.
Europe (32 countries)
Asia, Middle East, Americas & Pacific
Visa-free up to 90 days (extended stays)
Citizens of these countries enjoy longer visa-free stays under bilateral agreements or special programmes.
| Country | Conditions |
|---|---|
| United States | All passport types — up to 90 days |
| South Korea | Tourism only — extended through Dec 31, 2026 under "Visit Mongolia Year" |
| Kazakhstan | Up to 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | Up to 90 days |
| Belarus | Up to 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | Up to 90 days |
| Ukraine | With official invitation |
| Macau | Up to 90 days |
| Argentina | Up to 90 days |
| Brazil | Up to 90 days |
| Chile | Up to 90 days |
| Colombia | Ordinary passport only |
| Ecuador | Up to 90 days |
| Peru | Up to 90 days |
Diplomatic and official passport holders from many additional countries enjoy separate visa-free arrangements — check with your Foreign Ministry or the Mongolian embassy.
Mongolia E-Visa (evisa.mn)
If your country is not on the visa-free lists, you may still qualify for Mongolia's electronic visa system — currently available to citizens of 97 countries.
All Mongolia Visa Categories
Mongolia issues visas in nine letter-coded series, each covering a specific purpose of travel. Codes ending in -1 are issued to accompanying family members of the primary visa holder.
Series A — Diplomatic & Official
For officials, diplomats, government representatives, and accredited foreign media.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Official business | Holders of diplomatic/official passports travelling on official duty |
| A1-1 | Family of A1 holders | Accompanying family members |
| A2 | Foreign media work | Foreign and international press / media staff |
| A2-1 | Family of A2 holders | Accompanying family members |
| A3 | Inter-governmental exchange | Government, municipal and international-organization representatives |
| A3-1 | Family of A3 holders | Accompanying family members |
Series B — Investment & Business
For foreign investors, executives, and representatives of foreign-invested entities.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | Investor | Investor in a foreign-invested company |
| B1-1 | Family of B1 | Accompanying family members |
| B2 | Business representative | Executive / representative of a foreign-invested company |
| B2-1 | Family of B2 | Accompanying family members |
| B3 | Foreign legal-entity representative | Representative of a foreign organization in Mongolia |
| B3-1 | Family of B3 | Accompanying family members |
Series C — Sector-Specific Employment
Work visas issued by economic sector. An inviting institution must apply on the worker's behalf.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Construction & infrastructure | Workers on construction, roads, bridges |
| C2 | Science, education & IT | Science, education and technology professionals |
| C3 | Geology, mining & energy | Geological survey, mining, oil and energy sector |
| C4 | Finance, economics & law | Financial, economic and legal professionals |
| C5 | Culture & sports | Workers in the culture, arts and sports sectors |
| C6 | Manufacturing & services | Industrial and service-sector workers |
| C7 | Agriculture | Agricultural and farming workers |
| C8 | Healthcare | Medical professionals |
| C9 | Humanitarian | Humanitarian-sector workers |
| C10 | Domestic care services | Household and caregiving workers |
| C11 | Transport & export cargo | Transport workers and export-cargo handlers |
Series E — Education & Research
For students, researchers, interns and innovation programs.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Primary / secondary education | General-education students |
| E2 | Higher education | University and college students |
| E2-1 | Family of E2 | Family members of higher-education students |
| E3 | Vocational & language training | Mongolian language, history and culture programs |
| E4 | Research / internship | Internships at state institutions and research bodies |
| E5 | Innovation & research | Innovation projects and research activities |
| E5-1 | Family of E5 | Accompanying family members |
Series F — Family Reunification
For spouses, children and relatives of Mongolian citizens or former Mongolian nationals.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | Spouse of Mongolian citizen | Registered marriage to a Mongolian citizen |
| F1-1 | Relatives of F1 | Parents, grandparents and children of an F1 holder |
| F2 | Former Mongolian national | Person who renounced Mongolian citizenship |
| F2-1 | Relatives of F2 | Family members of an F2 holder |
| F3 | Child of Mongolian citizen | Child born to a Mongolian parent |
| F3-1 | Relatives of F3 | Family members of an F3 holder |
Series G — Long-Term Migration
For migrants and accompanying family members.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| G | Migration | Foreigners settling in Mongolia for long-term migration purposes |
| G-1 | Family of G | Accompanying family members |
Series H — Personal & Special Cases
For exceptional contributors, dual nationals and other personal grounds.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| H1 | Special merit / exceptional service | Persons with outstanding contributions to Mongolia or specialized skills |
| H1-1 | Family of H1 | Accompanying family members |
| H2 | Dual nationality background | Held Mongolian citizenship while acquiring foreign nationality |
| H2-1 | Family of H2 | Accompanying family members |
| H3 | Other personal grounds | Other personal-purpose travel |
Series J — Religious Activity
For clergy and religious workers invited by registered organizations.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| J | Religious work | Foreigners performing religious activity in Mongolia |
| J-1 | Family of J | Accompanying family members |
Series K — Short Stay, Tourism & Transit
Most travellers visiting Mongolia for tourism, short business trips or transit fall under this series.
| Code | Purpose | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| K1 | Short-term business / temporary work | Short business visits invited by a Mongolian entity |
| K2 | Tourism | Leisure travel and sightseeing |
| K3 | Border-zone tourism | Tourists visiting designated border regions |
| K4 | Cultural & sports events | Athletes, performers, film crews, content creators |
| K5 | Import cargo & passenger transport | Drivers/handlers of import cargo and passenger transport |
| K6 | Transit | Foreigners transiting through Mongolia (up to 10 days) |
| K7 | Working holiday | Short-term exchange programmes (currently Australia) |
| K8 | Medical treatment | Patients receiving healthcare in Mongolia |
Visa Validity & Duration
How long your visa is valid (the window in which you must enter Mongolia) and how long you may stay per entry.
| Visa Type | Maximum Stay | Visa Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Single / double entry (visitor & work) | Up to 90 days | 150 days |
| Multiple entry (temporary resident) | Up to 30 days per entry | 183 or 365 days |
| All transit visas (K6) | Up to 10 days | 150 days |
| Border-zone tourist — daily (K3) | Up to 3 days | 150 days |
Extending Your Visa
Temporary visitors may extend their stay once for up to 30 days under Article 19.2 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals.
Key rules
- • Apply at least 5 working days before your visa expires.
- • Only one extension is allowed per visit (max 30 days).
- • A new extension cannot be requested until 90 days after the previous one expires.
- • Extensions are denied if you have violated immigration laws or have unpaid penalties.
- • Submit your application online via e-visa.mn.
Required documents
- • Invitation letter from your inviter explaining the grounds (or personal application)
- • Passport biographical page
- • Current Mongolian visa
- • Entry-stamp documentation
- • Proof of state-fee payment
State fees
| Extension duration | State fee (MNT) |
|---|---|
| 1–7 days | 40,000 ₮ |
| 10 days | 56,800 â‚® |
| 20 days | 112,800 â‚® |
| 30 days | 168,800 â‚® |
Fees are indicative and tiered by duration; the immigration agency publishes the full schedule on its portal.
Important Entry Rules & Regulations
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Mongolia.
Registration for Stays Over 30 Days
If you plan to stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days, you must register with the Mongolia Immigration Agency within 7 days of arrival.
Inviter Required for Most Long-Term Visas
Most visa categories outside tourism (K2/K3), transit (K6) and certain working-holiday programmes require a Mongolian inviting institution or citizen to apply on the applicant's behalf.
Consequences of Non-Registration
Failure to register for stays over 30 days will result in denial of exit at the border and fines imposed at departure.
Please Note: Visa policies and bilateral agreements are subject to change. We strongly recommend verifying current requirements with the official portal immigration.gov.mn or your nearest Mongolian embassy before booking international flights.
Ready to Explore Mongolia?
With easier-than-ever entry requirements, there has never been a better time to discover Mongolia's vast steppes, the majestic Gobi Desert, nomadic culture, and ancient Silk Road heritage. Our experienced team is here to craft an unforgettable journey tailored just for you.