Mongolia

Mongolia visa guide

  • 10 visa types
  • checked 25 October 2026

How visas for Mongolia work

A Mongolian visa is the permission, issued by an authorised body, to cross the Mongolian border and stay in the country for a set time. Unless an international agreement provides otherwise, foreigners need one. Visas can be printed or electronic, are issued for entry or transit, and are single, double or multiple entry. Holding a visa does not guarantee admission.

Visas are grouped by purpose and coded by letter: A for official travel, B for investors and company representatives, C for employment in specific sectors, E for study and research, F for family, G for immigration, H for private purposes, J for religious activity and K for temporary visitors, including business (K1), tourism (K2), events (K4), transit (K6) and medical treatment (K8). Most categories require an inviting person or organisation in Mongolia; tourist and event visas can be requested with or without one.

The Immigration Agency of Mongolia handles visa permissions, extensions and residence permits; visas themselves are issued by Mongolian diplomatic missions or at border checkpoints. The Agency publishes two lists by nationality: countries whose citizens are visa-exempt, such as the EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan, and countries whose citizens may apply for an e-visa, such as China, India and Türkiye.

Which visa do I need?

Holiday: K2 tourist visa, online as an e-visa if your nationality is eligible, or at a Mongolian mission.

Meetings and negotiations: K1 business visa with an inviting organisation.

Visiting friends or relatives for up to 30 days: private invitation from a Mongolian citizen or resident, then a visa.

Employment: C visa in the category matching the sector, requested by the employer.

Passing through: K6 transit visa, up to 10 days.

Study or research: E1 to E5, requested by the school, university or institute.

Investing or managing a company with foreign investment: B1, B2 or B3.

Married to a Mongolian citizen: F1, requested by the spouse.

Settling after three years of lawful residence: the G immigrant permit.

Visa types for Mongolia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Temporary visitor visa for tourism (K2)

    Tourists who are not visa-exempt travel to Mongolia on a K2 temporary visitor visa.

    Maximum stay: Up to 90 days on single or double entry; up to 30 days per stay on multiple entry.
  • Family and friends visit visa Private visit on a personal invitation (H3 private purpose visa)

    Foreigners visiting Mongolia privately for up to 30 days can come on a personal invitation from an adult Mongolian citizen or an adult foreign resident.

    Maximum stay: Up to 30 days for a private visit.

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Temporary visitor visa for business (K1)

    The K1 visa is the temporary visitor visa for people travelling to Mongolia on business.

    Maximum stay: Up to 90 days on a single- or double-entry visa; up to 30 days per stay on a multiple-entry visa.
  • Investor visa Investor visa and residence permit (B1, B2, B3)

    Mongolia’s B group covers investors: B1 for investors in a company with foreign investment, B2 for their representatives and appointed executives, and B3 for heads of representative offices of foreign legal entities, each with a dependant category for family members.

    Processing time: 10 working days; 8 working days urgent.

Study and training

  • Student visa Study and research visa and residence permit (E1 to E5)

    Mongolia’s E group covers study and research: E1 for general education schools, E2 for higher education, E3 for Mongolian language, history, culture and other vocational training, E4 for internships and research at state-owned entities and research institutions, and E5 for innovation and research.

    Maximum stay: Residence permit for up to 1 year at a time.

Work

  • Work visa Employment visas (C1 to C11) and residence permit

    Foreigners coming to work in Mongolia receive a C-category visa matching their sector, from C1 for construction to C11 for transport.

Family

  • Spouse and partner visa Family visa and residence permit for spouses of Mongolian citizens (F1)

    A foreigner whose marriage to a Mongolian citizen is registered receives the F1 family visa, requested by the Mongolian spouse.

    Maximum stay: Up to 1 year per permit in the first 2 years; extensions of up to 3 years.

Residence

  • Residence permit Residence permit for official and private purposes

    Foreigners staying in Mongolia beyond a visit apply to the Immigration Agency for a residence permit in the form matching their visa: diplomatic and official, employment, investment, study, family, private, religious or immigrant.

    Maximum stay: Depends on the form; study permits up to 1 year, family and immigrant permits up to 1 year at a time in the first 2 years.
  • Permanent residence Immigrant residence permit (G)

    Foreigners who want to settle in Mongolia apply for the G (immigrant) residence permit.

    Maximum stay: Up to 1 year per permit in the first 2 years; extensions of up to 2 years (3 years if born in Mongolia).

Online travel permits

  • e-Visa Mongolian e-visa

    Nationals of countries on the Immigration Agency's e-visa list can apply for a Mongolian visa online at evisa.mn in three steps: apply, pay and receive the visa.

    Maximum stay: As for printed visas: up to 90 days on single or double entry.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Mongolia?

Unless your nationality is on the Immigration Agency's visa-exempt list, yes. Nationals on the e-visa list can apply online at evisa.mn for tourism, events and transit; everyone else applies at a Mongolian mission, usually with an inviting party.

How long can I stay on a single-entry visa?

Up to 90 days, within a visa validity of 150 days.

Can a visa be extended in Mongolia?

A temporary visitor can extend once for up to 30 days, applying at least 5 working days before the visa expires; the fee is MNT 40,000 for up to 7 days and MNT 5,600 per day from the 8th day.

Where are visas issued?

At Mongolian diplomatic missions or at border checkpoints, as stated in the visa permission; if the issuing place changes, the permission must be requested again.

Are fees higher for urgent processing?

Yes. Stamp duty is doubled for urgent services or services provided at a border checkpoint.

Where do I find a Mongolian embassy or consulate?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia publishes the list of the country's embassies and consulates abroad. For visas that need a visa permission, the mission or border checkpoint where the visa will be issued is named in the permission.

Embassies and consulates

Last checked 25 October 2026. Each visa page lists the official sources it is based on.