Whereas the experimental visa waiver program was set to end on December 31, 2025, the Mongolian government has decided to play for extra time. The Mongolian Embassy in Switzerland has confirmed that citizens of 34 countries, will be able to continue traveling to the steppes without a visa until January 1, 2027.
This decision allows Ulaanbaatar to establish itself permanently on the global tourism map, well beyond the post-COVID trend.
An open strategy that is bearing fruit
The charm offensive, initially launched under the banner of « Years to visit Mongolia »(2023-2025) has transformed the trial. The figures speak for themselves: the country has recorded a historic record of more than 846,000 foreign visitors in 2025, validating the economic gamble of the former prime minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene or something new, Gombojavyn Zandanshatar.
For Mongolia, landlocked between the giants of Russia and China, this opening is vital. It is part of the diplomacy of « Third Neighbor », aimed at forging direct ties with Western democracies in order to diversify an economy that is overly dependent on mining. The promotional campaign « Go Mongolia », which has gained significant international visibility, has helped to restore the country's image, and it is now ranked among the must-see destinations.
Who is affected?
The list of 34 elected officials remains unchanged and mainly targets partners considered strategic by Ulaanbaatar: Germany*, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland.
*Although Germany often benefits from special arrangements through pre-existing bilateral agreements granting it similar facilities, it is frequently included in this group in communications intended for European travelers.
For these travelers, the rule is simple: a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the return date) is sufficient for a tourist stay of 30 days maximum.
| Be aware of the «48-hour rule» While entry is free, the stay is supervised. Our diplomatic sources emphasize a point of absolute vigilance that is often overlooked by travelers: the registration requirement. According to Mongolian law, all foreigners arriving on national soil must register with the Immigration Agency within 48 hours following their arrival. This can be done online (the portal E-Immigration does not work, use the link https://isf.mn/en/service/foreign-address-register-service) or through your hotel. Failure to comply with this requirement exposes tourists to a hefty fine upon departure, or even a ban on leaving the country until the amount is paid. |
Heading for 2027... and beyond?
Although the exemption is officially valid until early 2027, the signs are pointing towards it being extended. The government has already extended its tourism development program until 2028, with the aim of attracting 2 million visitors.
For travelers, it's an ideal window of opportunity: infrastructure is improving, air links are becoming more frequent, and bureaucracy is temporarily stepping aside to make way for adventure.
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