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Mongolia visa and assistance

Planning a trip to Mongolia? This guide covers visa requirements, exemptions, application steps, and how to get an invitation letter for seamless entry.

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Do You Need a Visa for Mongolia?

Mongolia offers visa-free entry for citizens of 60+ countries under mutual agreements. Others require a visa obtained in advance (no longer available on arrival).

Visa-Free Countries (2025 Update)

90 Days Visa-Free

• United States (all passport types)
• Poland
• Kazakhstan
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Brazil
• Argentina

30 days:

• Malaysia
• Israel
• Hungary
• Turkey
• Japan
• South Korea (ordinary passports)
• Thailand (ordinary passports)
• Chile
• Ukraine

21 days:

• Philippines

14 days:

• Singapore
• Hong Kong (SAR passport holders)
• Macau (SAR passport holders)

Diplomatic/service passports:

• China (30-90 days)
• Russia (90 days)
• Vietnam (30 days)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Laos (30 days)
• Indonesia (30 days)
• Belarus (90 days)
• Czech Republic (90 days)
• Slovakia (90 days)

Note: Visa waivers apply only for tourism/business. Check Mongolian Immigration for updates.

Countries Eligible for Mongolia e-Visa

Mongolia's e-Visa system is available to citizens of the following countries:

List of countries eligible for an electronic visa (evisa.mn):

Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei Darussalam
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Central African Republic
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte D'Ivoire
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia (Republic of The)
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Moldova
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Taiwan
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Vanuatu
Vatican City State
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Zambia
Zimbabwe

(Check Mongolian Immigration for the latest eligible nationalities.)

How to Apply for a Mongolia Visa

Required Documents:

1. Completed visa application form

2. Valid passport (6+ months validity)

3. Passport-sized photos (3.5x4.5 cm)

4. Invitation letter (if staying >30 days)

5. Proof of travel dates and accommodation

Processing Time & Fees

Standard: 5–7 days (45–45–60)
Urgent: 48 hours ($105)
Transit visa: 48 hours (no invitation needed)

Important: Visas are no longer issued at borders/airports. Apply via a Mongolian embassy.

Mongolia Visa Invitation Letter

If your stay exceeds 30 days, you need an official invitation. Solid Ways Travel Agency (a Selena Travel subsidiary) provides:

Fast invitation letters approved by Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry
Visa application assistance
Support for group/individual travelers

How to Request an Invitation

Submit your details:
- Full name, passport number, nationality
- Travel dates & embassy location
Receive invitation via email/fax
Apply at a Mongolian embassy