Visitor & short-stay visas
Mongolian K2 Tourist E-Visa
The online tourist visa for short leisure visits, issued through Mongolia's official e-visa portal.
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Confirm K2 stay length, validity, entries and fee on evisa.mn; processing time (3 working days) stated by the Immigration Agency but verify current figure.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mongolia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- K2 tourist visa (e-visa)
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor / tourism
- Purpose
- Tourism and leisure travel
- Application
- Online via evisa.mn
- Processing time
- Stated as within 3 working days / 72 hours
- Official figure; confirm current timing on evisa.mn
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days for short-stay tourist entry
- Verify exact stay/validity for the K2 e-visa on the official portal
- Passport validity
- At least 180 days before intended travel
- Where to apply
- evisa.mn, or a Mongolian embassy/consulate or border point
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals from countries not on Mongolia's visa-exemption list who wish to visit as tourists
- Travellers who prefer to obtain a visa online rather than through an embassy
How to apply
- Create an application on the official portal at evisa.mn
- Select your nationality and the tourist (K2) category
- Complete personal and travel details and pay the fee online
- Receive the approved e-visa by email; no in-person passport submission is required
Requirements
- A passport (or accepted travel document) valid for at least 180 days before your intended date of travel to Mongolia, per the Immigration Agency.
- A clear digital copy of the passport bio-data page.
- For the online route, you must be a national of one of the countries the Immigration Agency has approved for e-visa issuance (the eligible-country list is published and updated on immigration.gov.mn).
- The Immigration Agency notes an official invitation letter may be required when travelling with family.
- Intended stay must be short-term: visitors planning to stay 180 days or more within one year are directed to apply for a residence permit instead of a tourist visa.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid at least 180 days beyond intended travel.
- Copy of the passport bio-data page (or accepted substitute document).
- Completed K2 application form.
- Confirmed return / onward flight booking.
- Proof of the e-visa fee payment (payment receipt).
- Official invitation letter where the Agency requires one (e.g. when travelling with family).
Frequently asked questions
Yes. evisa.mn is the only e-visa portal operated by the Immigration Agency of Mongolia. Apply there directly rather than through unofficial third-party sites.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.