World Country Guide

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kazakhstan for stays of up to three months;
(b) 1. nationals of the USA, if entering the country as a tourist, for stays of up to three months;
(c) nationals of Cuba, Israel and Malaysia for up to one month;
(d) nationals of The Philippines for stays of up to three weeks;
(e) nationals of Hong Kong and Singapore for stays of up to 14 days.

Types of visa and cost
Business and Ordinary: Single-entry/Exit: 35. Double-entry/Exit: 50. Multiple-entry/Exit: 65. Single-transit: 30. Double-transit: 35. Multiple-transit: 40.

Validity
Visas are generally valid for 30 days from date of entry (and three months from date of issue) and can be extended in Mongolia by a maximum of 30 days.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. If travelling on an organised tour, visas can be obtained through tourism companies or travel agencies. A group visa in the name of the tour leader is valid for all tourists on the list attached, provided relevant details (nationality, sex, date of birth, passport numbers, and dates of issue and expiry) are given at the time of application.

Note
All foreign nationals staying in Mongolia for longer than 30 days are required to register with the police within 10 days of arrival.

Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable by cash or cheque; there is an additional 5 fee for postal applications. Business (and any visas valid more than one month): (a)-(d) and, (e) Invitation letter from Mongolia.

Working days required
Two to five. An express service is available which costs an additional 10.

Temporary residence/work permit
Enquire at the Mongolian Embassy.