South Africa
Mongolia
Mongolia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Mongolia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mongolia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mongolia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As for printed visas: up to 90 days on single or double entry.
Mongolia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.mn. Longest stay on the e-Visa: As for printed visas: up to 90 days on single or double entry.
Where to apply in South Africa
Mongolia has no embassy or consulate in South Africa on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Mongolian citizens travelling to South Africa
MongoliaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Mongolia
Travel advice for Mongolia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from South Africa to Mongolia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Mongolia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Mongolia (updated 7 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mongolia (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Mongolia
How long South African citizens may stay in Mongolia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Mongolia is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Mongolia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Russia admits South African citizens visa-free. China requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mongolian citizens travelling to South Africa
Mongolian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mongolia?
South African citizens need a visa for Mongolia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Mongolia in South Africa?
No. Mongolia has no embassy in South Africa.
Do Mongolian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mongolian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Can South African citizens enter Mongolia visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Mongolia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.