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Mongolia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes
USA Yes No 1
Passports: 

A passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart.

Visas: 

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals of the USA (1) if entering Mongolia as a tourist, for stays of up to 90 days.

Visa note: 

(a) All foreign nationals staying in Mongolia for longer than 30 days are required to register with the police within 10 days of arrival;

(b) nationals entering Mongolia for stays up to 30 days should apply for an entry and exit visa; for stays over 90 days nationals should apply for an Entry visa;

(c) nationals transiting via trains can apply for a single- or double-entry transit visa.

Types and cost: 

Entry and exit visa: £40 (single-entry, 30 days), £55 (double-entry, 30 days per visit), £70 (multiple entry).

Entry visa: £35 (single-entry, 90 days).

Transit visa: £35 (single-entry), £55 (double entry).

Prolongation of visas costs £15 upon request.

Validity: 

Visas are valid for three months from date of issue.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy). If travelling on an organised tour, visas can be obtained through tourism companies or travel agencies. A group visa in the name of the tour leader is valid for all tourists on the list attached, provided relevant details (nationality, sex, date of birth, passport numbers, and dates of issue and expiry) are given at the time of application.

Working days: 

Two to five. An express service is available which costs an additional £20.

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