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Generally, everyone entering Mongolian territory must have a visa. However, because of bilateral agreements made with some countries, this is not always the case. The following nationals can travel to Mongolia without visa:

- Nationals of Kazakhstan for up to 3 months;
- Nationals of Malaysia and Israel for up to 1 month;
- Nationals of the USA, if entering the country as a tourist, for stays of up to 3 months;
- Nationals of the Philippines for up to 3 weeks;
- Nationals of Hong Kong and Singapore for up to 14 days;
- Nationals of Cuba for up to 1 month;

(Note: Nationals of India need a visa but can obtain one free of charge)

All types of visas can be obtained from Mongolian Embassies, Consulates, Honorary Consulates, Trade and Permanent Missions abroad and also form the Visa and Passport Division of the Ministry of External Relations, in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolian visas have an “entry” and an “exit” part to them. Please make sure that when you are receiving your visa, you have both the “entry” and “exit” part stamped. In case you have some difficulties, please contact us or one-month tourist visas can be obtained on-the-spot at arrival in Mongolia (airport and railway customs clearance), although the visa situation is subject to change from time-to-time.

For all types of visa application, you will need your passport, a completed application form and at least one passport-size photograph. Passports should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months. Some nationals will require confirmation and approval for the intended visit from the appropriate travel company or business organization. There are standard charges depending on the types of visas. Practically a 30-days tourist visa can be obtained from any Mongolian Embassy abroad within 24 hours for approximately US$ 40.00. Additional fees are charged for urgent visa. To apply for a tourist visa for a period of time longer than two months a letter of invitation from the inviting organization is required. It is not required for periods shorter than two months although you will need a letter from your travel company.

Visitors are also advised to obtain proper transit visa from Korea, China or Russia. There were cases when foreigners who failed to secure two time transit visa were denied entrance to these countries on their way back home from Mongolia. Visitors staying longer than 30 days are required to apply for registration with the police within 10 days of arrival. Visitors who fail to register and who stay longer than 30 days may be stopped at departure, denied exit, and fined. Remember that procrastination with visa extension may result in several visits to the Ministry of External Relations and up to $ 5.00 fine for each day after visa has expired. Visitors planning to stay for more than 180 days should obtain long-term residence permission.

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