Mongolia visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens

For tourism, citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland do not need a visa for Mongolia. You can enter with a valid passport and stay for up to 30 days. This applies to all six nationalities equally. If your trip is longer than 30 days, or if you plan to work, study, or volunteer, you need a visa arranged before you arrive.

The 30-day visa-free period is generous for a typical trip: most first-time itineraries run 10–20 days, and even a full loop of the country rarely needs more than 30. If you are combining Mongolia with China or Russia, remember that those borders have their own entry rules and may require visas for your nationality.

The table below summarises the visa-free stay for each of the six nationalities covered on this page. All are 30 days for tourism. The rules are the same for each passport, so the main variable is your own government's travel advice and any recent changes.

At the border, you will need a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date, and proof of onward travel in some cases. Border officials may ask to see a return ticket or evidence of funds, though this is not always enforced. Carry a printed copy of your itinerary and hotel bookings to be safe.

If you are entering overland from China or Russia, the same visa-free rules apply, but allow extra time at border crossings. The Zamyn-Üüd border with China and the Altanbulag border with Russia can have queues, and processing times vary.

If you want to stay longer than 30 days, you can apply for an extension through the Mongolian Immigration Agency in Ulaanbaatar. Extensions are not guaranteed and are usually granted for tourism purposes only. Apply before your 30 days expire; overstaying can result in fines. For work, study, or volunteering, you must obtain the correct visa before you arrive — you cannot switch from visa-free entry to a work visa in-country.