Mongolia · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Mongolia?
Entry rules for Mongolia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Immigration Agency of Mongolia, checked .
In brief
Citizens of 65 countries and territories can visit Mongolia without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 96 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 37 nationalities, needs a visa; some have another route with a residence permit or another visa, shown below.
- Visa-free
- 65
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 96
- Visa required
- 37
About 5.9 bn people (73% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Mongolia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Immigration Agency of MongoliaReport a change
Most common
India
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Mongolia entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 90 days | 12 | United States, Brazil, Argentina, Peru | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| Visa-free, with conditions | 90 days | 2 | Colombia, South Korea | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| Visa-free | 30 days | 15 | Russia, Japan, Vietnam, Türkiye | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| Visa-free, tourism | 30 days | 34 | United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| Visa-free | 21 days | 1 | Philippines | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| Visa-free | 14 days | 1 | Hong Kong | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
| eVisa | Not stated | 97 | India, China, Indonesia, Ethiopia | Immigration Agency of Mongolia |
| Visa required | As granted | 37 | Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department |
Visa-free for 90 days: the US, Brazil, Argentina and 9 more
No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.
Argentina
Belarus
Brazil
Chile
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Macao
Paraguay
Peru- United States
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked All passports, Up to 90 days
Visa-free for 90 days with conditions: Colombia and South Korea
Colombia: ordinary passports; in force since 26 Jan 2026.
South Korea: tourism only; temporary, until 31 Dec 2026.
South KoreaSource: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked Ordinary passports, Up to 90 days / 2026.01.26
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked All passports, Up to 90 days / 2022.06.01 - 2026.12.31 Only for tourism purpose
Visa-free for 30 days: Russia, Japan, Vietnam and 12 more
No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.
Canada
Germany
Israel
Japan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Russia
Singapore
Thailand
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan- Vietnam
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked All passports, Up to 30 days
Visa-free for 30 days for tourism: the UK, France, Italy and 31 more
Tourism only; temporary, until 31 Dec 2026.
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked Citizens of the following countries who are traveling to Mongolia for tourism purposes up to 30 days are temporarily exempt from visa requirements until the end of 2026.
Visa-free for 21 days: the Philippines
No visa is needed for stays of up to 21 days.
PhilippinesSource: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked All passports, Up to 21 days / 1994.05.13
Visa-free for 14 days: Hong Kong
No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked All passports, Up to 14 days / 1998.06.18
eVisa: India, China, Indonesia and 94 more
Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Central African Republic
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominica
DR Congo
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras- India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
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
São Tomé and Príncipe- Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Taiwan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Immigration Agency of Mongolia, checked List of countries eligible for Mongolian E-Visa
Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 34 more
Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Mongolia, or the visa centre it names.
Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Chad
Cuba
Egypt
Georgia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kosovo
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Mali
Morocco
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman- Pakistan
Palestine
Qatar
Serbia
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Yemen
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked Foreign nationals who wish to visit Mongolia must obtain visas of appropriate types corresponding to the purpose of their visit.
Or, for 1 of them: visa-free only with an official invitation (1979 USSR–Mongolia agreement). Stay: 90 days.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked The citizens of Mongolia and Ukraine need to present official invitations.
Where to apply
Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.mn. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mongolia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- MFA of Mongolia: nationals exempted from visa
- Mongolia e-Visa portal
- Immigration Agency: countries eligible for the e-Visa
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Mongolia?
It depends on your passport: 65 nationalities are visa-free, 96 can use an eVisa or ETA and 37 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mongolia?
Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Immigration Agency of Mongolia, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for Mongolia?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Mongolia visa-free for up to 90 days (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Can I apply for a Mongolia visa online?
Yes, if you are eligible: 96 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA, and some others through a residence permit or another visa. Apply only at evisa.mn.
Sources and changes
- MFA of Mongolia: nationals exempted from visa
- Immigration Agency: countries eligible for the e-Visa
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
- Mongolia e-Visa portal
- All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia (Consular Department); Immigration Agency of Mongolia. No change since.
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