Student residence permit
E category
Mongolia's E category covers study, research and training: E1 general education, E2 higher education, E3 Mongolian language/culture or vocational training, E4 internships and research, and E5 innovation and research. The inviting institution requests the visa, and the student applies for a residence permit within 21 days of entry. Permits are issued for up to 1 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
—
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
Students, trainees and researchers invited by a Mongolian institution.
Eligibility
Categories
Choose the student permit category that matches your study, training, internship or research purpose.
- E1: general education
- E2: higher education (E2-1 for family)
- E3: Mongolian language, history, culture or vocational training
- E4: internships and research at state-owned entities and research organizations; E5: innovation and research (E5-1 family)
Official wording
E1 general education; E2 higher education (E2-1 family); E3 Mongolian language, history, culture or vocational training; E4 internships and research at state-owned entities and research organizations; E5 innovation and research (E5-1 family).
Inviting institution
Official request from the inviting organization stating the area of study and duration of stay.
Family (E2-1, E5-1)Family of E2/E5 holders
Family of E2 or E5 holders can apply under E2-1 or E5-1, and their permit period follows the main applicant.
Under 18
Family members covered
- Covered: husband, wife and partner
- Covered: father, mother, grandfather and grandmother
Official wording
Family members include husband, wife, partner, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother and children under 18; permit period follows the main applicant.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistOfficial request letter
- FeesResidence permit (standard)
- Steps to applyGet admission and an official request from a Mongolian institution
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- 6 documents
- 3 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Finding places for you…
Official sources
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Visa type, purpose and duration
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Apply for E1 residence permit
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Apply for E2 residence permit
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Apply for E3 residence permit
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - Apply for E4 residence permit
Other routes to Mongolia
- Visit & tourismVisa-exempt entry, e-visa and temporary visitor visas
- Work permitsEmployment residence permit (C category) and investor/executive permit
- Permanent residenceImmigrant residence permit
- FamilyFamily residence permit
- CitizenshipNaturalisation as a Mongolian citizen
