Mongolia visas
Whether you need a visa for Mongolia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit: some travellers enter visa-free for short stays, others apply online for an e-visa, and longer stays or work, study and family purposes require a specific visa category and, beyond 90 days, a residence permit. Mongolia's visa system is organised into lettered classes (A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J and K series) covering official, business, employment, study, family, immigrant and short-term/transit purposes. Immigration matters are administered by the Immigration Agency of Mongolia, with e-visas issued through the official evisa.mn portal.
Mongolian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Mongolia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Mongolia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Mongolia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Mongolia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Mongolia as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Mongolia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Mongolian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Mongolia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Mongolian tögrög (MNT)
- Time zone
- Ulaanbaatar Time (UTC+8)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.