Visa-exempt entry, e-visa and temporary visitor visas
K category
Mongolia's temporary visitor visas are the K category, including K1 business, K2 tourism, K4 culture/sports/content, K6 transit and K8 medical treatment. Nationals of 34 countries are exempt from visas for up to 30 days of tourism in 2026. Citizens of countries on the official e-visa list can apply online at evisa.mn.
Visiting Mongolia
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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.
Living
1
Happiness
#73 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and other short-term travellers.
Eligibility
2026 visa exemptionListed 34 countries
Nationals of 34 listed countries do not need a visa for tourism stays of up to 30 days in 2026.
Visa-free tourism in 2026
In 2026- Countries exempt
- 34
- Visa-free stay
- 30 days
- Includes most EU states, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland
- Also includes the UK, Australia and New Zealand
Official wording
Nationals of 34 countries (including most EU states, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, UK, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from the 30-day visa requirement for tourism in 2026.
K visa types
Choose the K visa type that matches the purpose of your visit.
K visa types
- K1inviting organization
- Business visits
- K2
- Tourism
- K3
- Border-area tourist
- K4events or content creation
- Culture, sports, film, content
- K5
- Cargo/passenger transport
- K6
- Transit
- K7Australian citizens only
- Working holiday
- K8
- Medical treatment
- K1 business visits involve an inviting organization
- K7 is for Australian citizens only
Official wording
K1 business visits (inviting organization); K2 tourism; K3 border-area tourist; K4 culture, sports events, film or content creation; K5 cargo/passenger transport; K6 transit; K7 working holiday (Australian citizens only); K8 medical treatment.
Stay limits
Your allowed stay and visa validity depend on the visa type.
Stay and validity limits
- Single or double entry150 days validity
- Up to 90 days stay
- Multiple entry183 or 365 days validity
- Up to 30 days stay
- Transit
- Up to 10 days
- Multiple-entry visa is for temporary visitors
Official wording
Single and double entry visa: up to 90 days stay, 150 days validity; multiple-entry visa for temporary visitors: up to 30 days stay, 183 or 365 days validity; transit: up to 10 days.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPassport
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesVisa / e-visa fee
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