Tourism in Mongolia has been growing steadily since the 2000s, thanks to its unique landscapes and age-old culture. In recent years, Mongolia has also introduced initiatives to develop sustainable and responsible tourism, in order to protect its environment and promote the local economy. With its epic landscapes and fascinating culture, Mongolia is the country of choice for travellers seeking adventure and discovery.
Until the end of 2025, citizens of the The following 34 countries are visa-free for travel to Mongolia for 30 days for the following reasons tourism only : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. And Switzerland.
These countries join 27 countries already visa-free : Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan. And Uruguay.
Tourists from these 34 countries no longer need to apply for a visa to travel to Mongolia, either on arrival, at a Mongolian embassy or consulate, or online thanks to the online electronic visa (e-Visa) available since October 2021.
However, people travelling to Mongolia for professional, family, study, internship or humanitarian reasons or for a trip of more than 30 days must always obtain a Mongolian visa at the embassy
Mongolia in figures
- In 2019, Mongolia welcomed 1.2 million international tourists8.3% higher than in 2018.
- The main countries of origin of tourists to Mongolia are China (63.3%), Russia (10.8%), the USA (4.1%) and Japan (3.2%).
- THE number of overnight stays recorded in hotel establishments rose by 10.2% in 2019, reaching 3.7 million overnight stays.
- Tourism accounts for around 6.3% to GDP Mongolia.
- The average length of stay for tourists in Mongolia is 5.2 days.
- Mongolia has approximately 26,000 hotel bedsspread over approximately 270 hotel establishments.
- Mongolia's tourist season expands May to September. However, some parts of the country are accessible all year round.