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MongoliaPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Immigrant residence permit

G category

Mongolia's G category is the immigrant permit, its long-term residence route. Applicants need 3 consecutive years of legal residence, a monthly income 5 times the Mongolian minimum wage, a degree, and a clean record. The permit can be cancelled if the holder stays abroad for more than 180 days in a year.

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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

—

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.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.9

#73 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties

Who it’s for

Foreigners who have lived legally in Mongolia for several years and want to settle.

Eligibility

  • Prior residence

    You need to have lived legally in Mongolia for 3 consecutive years.

    3 consecutive years

    Required legal residence

    Official wording

    Resided legally in Mongolia for 3 consecutive years.

  • Income

    Show a monthly income that is 5 times the Mongolian minimum wage.

    5 times the minimum wage

    Monthly income required

    Official wording

    Monthly income 5 times more than the Mongolian minimum wage.

  • Education

    An undergraduate or graduate degree, or a specialization in an essential major in Mongolia.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementRecord
  • Document checklistOfficial request
  • FeesResidence permit (standard)

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  • 2 more requirements
  • 6 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 4 steps
  • Processing times and conditions

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