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Mongolia e-visa: how to apply online
Mongolian e-visa
In short
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. An e-visa is a Mongolian visa in electronic form, so the general rules on categories, stay limits, extensions and border checks apply.
Apply on Mongolia e-Visa checked 25 October 2026
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As for printed visas: up to 90 days on single or double entry.
- Validity
- 150 days for single and double entry visas.
- Work
- No, for tourist and visitor categories.
- Family
- Each traveller applies separately.
- Where to apply
- Online at evisa.mn.
Eligible countries
The e-visa portal shows two lists: countries whose citizens can enter Mongolia without a visa, and countries eligible for the e-visa. The visa-free list includes, among others, EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus. The e-visa list includes Türkiye, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, Iran, Egypt and many other states.
Fees
The Immigration Agency fee schedule sets USD 45 for a single-entry and USD 60 for a double-entry entry visa, USD 20 to USD 70 for transit visas depending on the number of entries and USD 100 or USD 200 for multiple-entry visas, each with a USD 5 service fee. The amount payable for your e-visa is shown on the portal during the payment step.
Three-step application
On evisa.mn the applicant first chooses the document type and nationality, then completes the form, pays and receives the visa electronically. The portal offers a status check and a visa check. Applicants should use only the official portal operated for the Immigration Agency of Mongolia.
- Confirm that your nationality is on the e-visa list.
- Open evisa.mn and choose document type and nationality.
- Fill in the form and upload the requested files.
- Pay the fee shown.
- Check the status and download the e-visa.
- Travel within the validity and respect the stay limit.
Stay and validity
The Immigration Agency sets the stay and validity of each visa type: single- and double-entry entry visas allow stays of up to 90 days within a validity of 150 days; multiple-entry visas for temporary visitors allow stays of up to 30 days within 183 or 365 days; transit visas allow up to 10 days within 150 days; and day visas for border-area tourists allow up to 3 days.
At the border and after
An e-visa, like any visa, does not guarantee entry; the border authorities decide on admission. Visitors who need more time can request one extension of up to 30 days from the Immigration Agency at least five working days before the visa expires, online or at an Agency office.
Documents
Required documents
Identity
- Valid passport of an eligible country.
- Digital photo and passport scan as requested in the online form.
Money
- Payment card for the visa fee.
Other
- E-mail address to receive the e-visa.
Supporting documents (where they apply)
Travel
- Copy of the e-visa to show at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can use the Mongolian e-visa?
Those on the e-visa list published on evisa.mn, which includes Türkiye, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Egypt and many other states.
Does the e-visa change the stay limits?
No. It is the electronic form of a Mongolian visa, so the same stay and validity rules apply.
Can I check my application online?
Yes. The portal has a status check and a visa check.
Which countries do not need a visa at all?
The visa-free list on evisa.mn includes, among others, EU states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus.
Can the e-visa be extended?
The stay can be extended once for up to 30 days through the Immigration Agency, like any temporary visitor stay.
Official sources
- Mongolia e-Visa portal: visa-free and e-visa country lists
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia: Countries eligible for the e-Visa
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia: Visa categories, types and durations
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia: Stamp duties and service fees
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia: Extension of stay of a temporary visitor
Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.
Other visa types for Mongolia
Visits and short stays
- Tourist 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 Maximum stay: Up to 30 days for a private visit.
Business and self-employment
- Business visa 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 Processing time: 10 working days; 8 working days urgent.
Study and training
- Student visa Maximum stay: Residence permit for up to 1 year at a time.
Work
Family
- Spouse and partner visa Maximum stay: Up to 1 year per permit in the first 2 years; extensions of up to 3 years.
Residence
- Residence permit 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 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).