Family residence permit
F category
Mongolia's F category is for family ties to Mongolian citizens: F1 for a foreigner married to a Mongolian citizen, F2 for a former Mongolian citizen, and F3 for a foreigner born to a Mongolian citizen. The Mongolian family member invites the applicant. F1 permits are issued for up to 1 year at a time in the first two years; F3 permits can be issued for up to 5 years.
Life in Mongolia
Money
3
Currency
Mongolian Tugrik
MNT
Mongolian Tugrik
Cost of living
33
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
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Income tax (national)
VAT 10%
10% is the general rate on employment income under the 2019 Personal Income Tax Law; a later progressive scale for salaries (up to 20%) is not confirmed.
Living
1
Happiness
#73 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Spouses, children and former citizens with family ties to Mongolian citizens.
Eligibility
F1 - spouseSpouses
Foreigner married to a Mongolian citizen.
F2 - former citizenFormer citizens
Foreigner who has left Mongolian citizenship.
F3 - childChildren of citizens
Foreigner born to a Mongolian citizen.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds and checks (F1)
- Document checklistOfficial request letter
- FeesResidence permit (standard)
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 8 documents
- 2 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Mongolia
- Visit & tourismVisa-exempt entry, e-visa and temporary visitor visas
- StudyStudent residence permit
- Work permitsEmployment residence permit (C category) and investor/executive permit
- Permanent residenceImmigrant residence permit
- CitizenshipNaturalisation as a Mongolian citizen
Family in other countries
- MaltaFamily reunification
- MauritiusResidence Permit as Dependent of an Occupation or Residence Permit holder
- MaldivesDependent Visa
- NigeriaDependant (Minor) visa (R2C) and dependant residence permit
- NetherlandsResidence permit to stay with a partner
- NorwayFamily immigration with a spouse, cohabitant or partner
