Children under the age of 17 follow the same rules as adults and do not need to provide proof of vaccination to enter Mongolia. This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling with a full UK citizen passport for the most common types of travel. Approved vaccines include those approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All details can be found under www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines No travel is without risk during COVID-19. Countries may further restrict travel or introduce new rules in the short term, for example due to a new variant of COVID-19. Check with your travel agent or airline for transportation changes that could delay your return trip. The Mongolian authorities set and enforce the rules of entry. If you are unsure how the entry requirements for Mongolia apply to you, contact the British embassy, high commission or consulate. If you decide to travel to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia during the dust storm season: Inviting companies must register on the immigration website and upload the invitation letter, application, etc.

according to the instructions. If all the required documents are available, the Aliens Registration Office will inform the inviting organization or person by e-mail or SMS. Once the permit is granted, the foreign citizen can obtain a Mongolian visa upon arrival. Make sure you have the confirmation before you travel to Mongolia. When entering Mongolia by train from Russia, there may be problems, especially with Russian border or customs officials who check documents very carefully (especially customs declarations). If you are traveling by land to or from Russia, be careful when completing all the necessary formalities. You may be required to wear a mask in indoor public areas of your property, and your temperature can be checked at the entrance. Hotels must carry out regular cleaning and disinfection measures in accordance with government guidelines. If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter Mongolia without having to get tested or quarantine. All passengers must complete medical declaration forms upon arrival at border crossings. Traffic is right-handed, but many cars are right-hand driven. This can lead to collisions on two-lane roads when drivers attempt to overtake slower vehicles.

The Mongolian government has indicated that it may allow foreigners to travel to Mongolia upon arrival of charter flights if they meet certain criteria (a valid long-stay visa, a permanent resident visa or a short-term business visa). All arriving passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no later than 72 hours prior to arrival and: The last dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. *Public places and services: You may be fined if you do not wear a mask in public. Other restrictions are summarized in the Travel to Mongolia section above. Receive country-specific email notifications to let you know if travel policies change for one of your favorite destinations. Unvaccinated citizens and permanent residents are exempt from quarantine. If you`re returning to the UK from Mongolia, check out the latest advice from the Department of Health and Social Care on what to do. Check the entry requirements to find out what to do when you arrive in Mongolia. The CDC`s latest international travel guidelines for vaccinated individuals can be found here. Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 30 days If you leave your vehicle in Mongolia, you must store it in a safe place, either at a mechanic or in an official bonded warehouse, for which you will have to submit a completed customs declaration form and pay a monthly fee for storage.

If you leave your vehicle with a mechanic in Mongolia because it cannot be repaired, you must provide proof (photos and letter from a mechanic and a police report) to the customs office. If you decide to sell your vehicle, you will need to provide proof of sale. ************************************************************************************. The Mongolian authorities have lifted all restrictions on air travel to and from Mongolia. Flights, especially from MIAT, Korean Air and Turkish Airlines, leave Mongolia more regularly. You must contact the airlines directly for more information and to purchase tickets. See Back to the UK Taxi drivers robbed passengers, sometimes violently. The use of “shared taxis” is not recommended because they are not reliable. If you test positive for COVID-19 in Mongolia, you will need to self-isolate. You can contact the local medical authorities on +976 119 and +976 100 to discuss your symptoms and get further advice. You must follow all the instructions of the Mongolian authorities. • Present valid proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and subsequent self-isolation upon arrival for 7 days.

Or there have been incidents of violent crime, such as assaults and robberies. Incidents are more frequent in larger cities. In Ulaanbaatar and other major cities such as Erdenet and Darkhan, you should be extra vigilant in the weeks leading up to and during the summer holidays, including: Mongolia is exposed to extreme temperatures (from minus 35° to 40° Celsius in winter to plus 35° Celsius in summer). For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the CDC website. Carry proper identification, such as passports and registration documents, with you at all times. Keep a photocopy of your passport in case it is lost. Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is highest during the winter months. Instead, travellers can prove that they have recovered from COVID-19. This requires proof of a positive test result, which is carried out no later than 90 days before departure. Tour operators are not allowed to comply with international standards. Check out the latest information on COVID-19 risk for Mongolia on the TravelHealthPro website If your vehicle breaks down in Mongolia, you won`t be able to park it without paying customs fees.

If your vehicle breaks down and cannot be repaired, you will either have to pay for transportation outside Mongolia or resell it to a local mechanic, but you will still have to pay customs fees. Under no circumstances should you leave your vehicle unattended or leave it under any circumstances. No “negative” PCR or rapid test results are required to enter Mongolia prior to departure. In addition, no testing is required upon arrival at border crossings. The Mongolian Ministry of Health has advised foreigners with cold or flu symptoms to seek advice from one of the following clinics in Ulaanbaatar: SOS Medica (+976 9191 3122) or Intermed (+976 8010 5577). LGBTQ2 travellers have experienced harassment, abuse and threats of violence. You will likely need medical evacuation in the event of a serious illness or injury. The number of medical evacuation service providers is limited. Medical evacuation is very expensive. For more information Travel advice, United Kingdom People posing as police robbed foreigners, particularly in Sukhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar.

From November 2021, UK citizens will be able to apply for the following 3 types of visas online If you enter Mongolia in a private vehicle, you must complete the customs declaration form and make sure you have all the valid documents of the vehicle, including driver`s license, ownership records, and insurance. You can fill out the customs declaration forms upon arrival at the border, as well as at the customs office in the city of Ulaanbaatar next to the Ulaanbaatar railway station. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food or water. The risk is higher in children, travellers travelling to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives, or travelling for a longer period of time. • Quarantine for 7 days in a licensed hotel. PCR tests are performed on the 5th and 7th day of quarantine. No further isolation is required if these tests are negative. Source: Operational Headquarters of the Mongolian State Special Commission Ministry of Health Adults accompanying children other than their own must have a notarized letter from the child`s legal guardian confirming the agreement. For more information, please contact the Embassy of Mongolia in London. Wearing a face mask is mandatory in all public places. Customs tax is payable only in local currency (DTM) and must be paid directly to the customs office.

If you wish to leave your vehicle and return at a later date to pick it up, you must always pay the tax in advance, which can then be refunded when you return to take your vehicle out of Mongolia. If you can`t return in person, ask a third party to make the first tax payment and then collect the refund on your behalf. If you plan to bring a vehicle to one of the border crossings in Mongolia, you must inform the tax authorities and border troops in advance. This page features live COVID-19 guidelines for Mongolia, but please consult local government advice before booking. The Mongolian border authority collects biometric data (scanned fingerprints) upon arrival. You no longer need to go to the nearest Mongolian embassy if you apply for visas in the above categories. Electronic visas are usually issued within 72 hours of application. Applicants must carry a digital or printed version of the visa to present to Mongolian airlines and authorities upon arrival.