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.
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
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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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- 6 documents
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- 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
- FamilyFamily residence permit
- CitizenshipNaturalisation as a Mongolian citizen