Travel guide

Mongolia

  • Ulaanbaatar
  • Asia
  • Mongolian

At a glance

Mongolia: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Ulaanbaatar
Population
3,409,939
Area
1,564,116 km² · 603,908 sq mi
Languages
Mongolian
Currency
Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Time zone
UTC+08:00, Asia/Hovd, Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Calling code
+976
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.mn
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Continent
Asia

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Mongolia visa requirements

Mongolia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 70 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 96 apply online before they travel and 30 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa on arrival1 passport

e-Visa96 passports

Safety

Mongolia safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated July 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Mongolia: frequently asked questions

Mongolia visa: do I need one?
Mongolia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 70 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 96 apply online before they travel and 30 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Mongolia: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Mongolia at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Mongolia: what currency is used?
Currency in Mongolia: Mongolian Tugrik (MNT).
Mongolia: what language do people speak?
Languages of Mongolia: Mongolian.
Mongolia: what is the capital?
The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar.

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