Mongolia visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Mongolia

Q: What documents do I need to enter Mongolia?

Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Mongolia. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Mongolia. Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Mongolia.

Q: How long can I stay in Mongolia without a visa?

Usually 30 days (49 passports); visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on your passport.

Most travellers can visit Mongolia without going to an embassy: 67 passports enter visa-free, 129 apply online for an eVisa.

Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists countries whose citizens can enter without a visa under standing arrangements, among them the US (up to 90 days), Germany, Canada and Japan (up to 30 days), South Korea (up to 90 days, until 31 December 2026, for tourism only), Kazakhstan, Brazil and the UAE. Mongolia's Immigration Agency says the Government has exempted nationals of 34 countries, among them France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, from the visa requirement for tourism trips of up to 30 days in 2026. Citizens of the countries on the e-visa list can apply online at evisa.mn.

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Your passport

Destination

Passports visa-free

129

eVisa or eTA online

Embassy visa required

Do I need a visa for Mongolia? Quick answers

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Visa for Mongolia — requirements summary

Visa-free: 67 (34%)
eVisa: 129 (65%)
Visa required: 2 (1%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Mongolia, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Albania	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Algeria	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Andorra	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Angola	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Argentina	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Armenia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Australia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Austria	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bahamas	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bahrain	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bangladesh	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Barbados	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Belarus	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belgium	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Belize	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Benin	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bhutan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bolivia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Botswana	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Brazil	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Brunei	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Burundi	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Cambodia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Cameroon	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Canada	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Cape Verde	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Central African Republic	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Chad	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Chile	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
China	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Colombia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Comoros	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Costa Rica	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Croatia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa-free	—	Details →
Cyprus	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Djibouti	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Dominica	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
DR Congo	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Ecuador	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Egypt	eVisa	30 days	Details →
El Salvador	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Eritrea	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Estonia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Eswatini	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Ethiopia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Fiji	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Finland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
France	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Gabon	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Gambia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Georgia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Germany	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Ghana	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Greece	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Grenada	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Guatemala	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Guinea	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Guyana	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Haiti	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Honduras	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Hungary	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
India	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Indonesia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Iran	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Iraq	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Ireland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Israel	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Italy	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Jamaica	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Japan	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Jordan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Kenya	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Kiribati	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Kosovo	Visa required	—	Details →
Kuwait	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Laos	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Latvia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Lebanon	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Lesotho	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Liberia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Libya	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Macau	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Madagascar	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Malawi	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Malaysia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Mali	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Malta	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Marshall Islands	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Mauritania	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Mauritius	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Mexico	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Micronesia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Moldova	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Monaco	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Montenegro	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Morocco	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Mozambique	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Myanmar	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Namibia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Nauru	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Nepal	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Netherlands	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Nicaragua	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Niger	Visa required	—	Details →
Nigeria	eVisa	30 days	Details →
North Korea	eVisa	30 days	Details →
North Macedonia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Norway	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Oman	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Pakistan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Palau	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Palestine	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Panama	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Papua New Guinea	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Paraguay	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Peru	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Philippines	Visa-free	21 days	Details →
Poland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Qatar	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Republic of the Congo	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Romania	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Russia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Rwanda	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Saint Lucia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Samoa	eVisa	30 days	Details →
San Marino	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Saudi Arabia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Senegal	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Serbia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Seychelles	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Sierra Leone	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Singapore	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Somalia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
South Africa	eVisa	30 days	Details →
South Korea	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
South Sudan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Sri Lanka	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Sudan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Suriname	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Sweden	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Syria	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Taiwan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Tajikistan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Tanzania	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Thailand	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Timor-Leste	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Togo	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Tonga	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Tunisia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Türkiye	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Tuvalu	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Uganda	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
United States	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Uruguay	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Vanuatu	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Vatican City	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Venezuela	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Vietnam	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Yemen	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Zambia	eVisa	30 days	Details →
Zimbabwe	eVisa	30 days	Details →

Mongolia visa types, fees and processing times

e-visa (K2, tourism)

eVisa

Max stay: 30 days

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Official application site →

Single-entry visa

Visa

Fee: 50 USD
Entries: Single
Extension: Possible

Embassy of Mongolia in London: USD 45 visa fee plus USD 5 service charge for a single entry valid for up to 90 days (shown as "30 days" in brackets); double entry USD 60 plus USD 5. It says the priority visa fee is double the standard visa fee and service charge.

Entry requirements for Mongolia

Passport validity

6 months

The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Mongolia. The Embassy of Mongolia in London asks visa applicants for a passport valid for a minimum of six months before the intended travel.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Mongolia entry requirements✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Mongolia. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Mongolia health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

30-day

No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. The Embassy of Mongolia in London advises visitors using the 30-day tourist visa exemption to book their return flight before arriving.

Embassy of Mongolia in London — General visa information and visa fees✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Mongolia.

Mongolia eVisa — official portal of the Immigration Agency of Mongolia✓ Checked 26 Aug 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Immigration registration (within 48 hours)

48 hours

Mongolia's Immigration Agency says individuals or legal entities providing housing for a foreign national must register them within 48 hours, online through the agency's website or its mobile application.

Immigration Agency of Mongolia — Registration of a foreign national✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

48 hours

Legal entities and individuals providing housing for a foreign national must register them online on the Immigration Agency of Mongolia's website (eimmigration.gov.mn) or the E-immigration mobile application within 48 hours after entry. The Immigration Agency's page lists fines for registration violations of 100, 250 and 2,500 units, where 1 unit equals MNT 1,000.

Immigration Agency of Mongolia — Frequently asked questions✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

3 years

Under the Law on Infringements, a foreigner who overstays their visa or residence period in Mongolia is fined ten units for each day of overstay, up to a maximum of 2,000 units; one unit equals 1,000 togrog. The Immigration Agency says not leaving after the visa and residence permit expire is a ground for deportation, with a ban of 1 to 3 years.

Unified Legal Information System of Mongolia (legalinfo.mn) — Law on Infringements (Зөрчлийн тухай хууль)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$4,170

The US Department of State gives 15,000,000 Mongolian tugrik (approx. US$4,170) as the maximum on entry and on exit. The UK government says you can take in up to 15 million in Mongolian tugriks, and that cash or travellers cheques worth 10,000 US dollars or more must be declared; you get a certified declaration, without which your money could be seized when you leave.

US Department of State — Mongolia international travel information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Mongolia visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

129

Most common: eVisa

Least common: Visa required

34%

Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

90 days · 15 passports
30 days · 49 passports
21 days · 1 passport
14 days · 1 passport

Understanding Mongolia visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Mongolia for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 129 passports (65%). 34% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa required (2 passports).

Entry categories for Mongolia

Visa-free entry: 67 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 14 to 90 days.
eVisa: 129 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
Visa required: 2 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.

What else you need to enter Mongolia

Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Mongolia.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Mongolia.
Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Mongolia.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Mongolia or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Mongolia visas

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists standing visa waivers for, among others, the US, Kazakhstan and Brazil (up to 90 days), Germany, Canada, Japan and the UAE (up to 30 days), Hong Kong (up to 14 days) and South Korea (up to 90 days, until 31 December 2026, for tourism only). Its Immigration Agency says the Government has exempted nationals of 34 countries, among them France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, for tourism trips of up to 30 days in 2026. Citizens of the countries on the e-visa list can apply online at evisa.mn.

How long can EU citizens stay in Mongolia visa-free?

Up to 30 days. Mongolia's Immigration Agency lists EU countries such as France, Spain and Italy among the 34 countries exempted from the visa requirement for tourism trips of up to 30 days in 2026; Germany has a standing waiver of up to 30 days on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list.

How does the Mongolian eVisa work?

Mongolia's Immigration Agency says you go to evisa.mn, fill out the application form and pay the e-visa fee; if the application is approved, the Electronic Travel Authorization is sent to your e-mail within 48 hours. It says the K2 tourism e-visa is for up to 30 days.

How long can US citizens stay in Mongolia?

Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists US passport holders as able to visit without a visa for up to 90 days, under an arrangement in force since 6 July 2001. Under Article 24.4 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals, whoever provides your accommodation must register you within 48 hours.

Do I have to register with immigration in Mongolia?

Yes. Mongolia's Immigration Agency says Article 24.4 of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals requires individuals or legal entities providing housing for a foreign national to register them within 48 hours, online through the agency's website or its mobile application.

Do US citizens need a visa for Mongolia?

US citizens can visit Mongolia visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Mongolia?

UK citizens can visit Mongolia visa-free for 30 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Mongolia?

German citizens can visit Mongolia visa-free for 30 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Mongolia?

Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive in Mongolia. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Mongolia. Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Mongolia.

How long can I stay in Mongolia without a visa?

Usually 30 days (49 passports); visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on your passport.

How many countries can visit Mongolia without a visa?

67 of 198 passports can enter Mongolia visa-free (34%). 129 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 2 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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