Mongolia visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Mongolia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Mongolian Visa.

  • An Angolan passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and must have one blank page for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • The parents or legal guardians are to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
  • Two passport-size photographs (45 x 60cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel documents must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • A copy of travel itinerary is required. 
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee. 

Mongolia Visa for Angolans

Facts about Mongolia

Mongolia is a prime tourist destination because of its national museum which displays historic and ethnographic artifacts. The Yolyn Am, a deep gorge with ice; and the Flaming Cliffs, orange bluffs where dinosaur fossils are found. National parks and lakes are top sites for tourists as there are a lot of activities on offer for tourists to take part in.
 
Every year, since the last decade, an average of 350,000 foreigners visit Mongolia yearly. In a bid to increase the number of foreign visitors to Mongolia, the government offered special tax exemption of up to 10% of the total investment offered for construction of highly rated hotels. Licenses for tourism business was nullified are tour operators are now not required to pay VAT.
 
Do not buy, sell, kill or capture any protected wild animal or trade its parts without a license. Anyone caught would receive lengthy prison sentences and a fine. Be aware of the local customs and avoid wearing short sleeves, this can be seen as offensive.
 
Nationals of United States, Brazil, Georgia, Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine can visit Mongolia for up to 90 days without a visa. Citizens of Canada, Cuba, Germany, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, and Russia are allowed to visit the country without a visa for up to 30 days.

Types of Mongolia Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 2 days to 5 days 30 days
Business visa 2 days to 5days more than 30 days
Work visa 2 days to 5 days more than 30 days
Student visa 2 days to 5 days more than 90 days to the duration of the stay
Journalist visa 2 days to 5 days 90 days
Transit visa 2 days to 5 days 72 hours

General Requirements for Mongolia Visa

  • An Angolan passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and must have one blank page for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • The parents or legal guardians are to sign the form if the applicant is a minor.
  • Two passport-size photographs (45 x 60cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel documents must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country.
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • A copy of travel itinerary is required. 
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee. 
Mongolia Tourist visa Mongolia Business visa Mongolia Work visa Mongolia Student visa Mongolia Journalist visa Mongolia Transit visa

Mongolia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Mongolian Tourist Visa is issued to travellers intending to visit Mongolia for recreation, relaxation and tourism purposes.
  • The Mongolian tourist visa only accommodates short stay visits. 
  • The duration of stay with a Mongolian tourist visa  is 30 days. 
  • The  validity of the tourist visa is 90 days.  
  • This visa can be extended for up to 30 days once in a six-month period.
  • The Mongolian tourist visa allows for a single-entry. You can gain entry with a Mongolian tourist visa only once.
  • An original passport with the validity of at least six months is required.
  • With this visa you can also visit your friends and relatives residing in Mongolia. However, you are expected  to obtain a family visa. 
  • As an Angolan applying for a Mongolian tourist visa you are expected  to provide a proof of your hotel reservation if you won’t be  staying with a host residing in Mongolia.   
  • Angolans can attend events and festivals during the duration of their stay with this visa. 
  • Employed applicants are to provide a letter from their employers. The letter would serve as evidence that they were granted a leave and would continue working after the duration of the leave.
  • A copy of your return flight ticket must be provided.
  • You are to proved at least six months old bank statement; this shows that you have sufficient funds to  pay for your expenses in Mongolia.
  •  Applicants are required to register  at the Immigration Authority within 7 days after entry into the country if they plan to stay for more than 30 days. 
  • Minors are to provide  the original copy of their birth certificate, as well as, a notarized consent signed by both parents.
  • You are to provide a document that proves your intention to return back to your home country.  
  • Travellers with pets are expected to provide their pets’ passports, a medical certificate showing proof of vaccination for at least 14 days prior to arrival to Mongolia.  And no injection should be administered within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Travellers are allowed to bring in their own medicines and other valuables like wine, cigarettes and beers. 
  •  Angolans  are not permitted to be paid for the services they render during their time in the country.

Mongolia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Angolan business persons are eligible for a Mongolian business visa.  
  • Holders of this visa can engage in business activities; business meetings, negotiate and sign contracts in Mongolia. 
  •  They can also attend trade fairs, conferences and business summits.
  • The business visa is classified into;  B visa, HG visa and T visa.
  •     - B Visa:  is a single entry business visa valid for thirty days.
               - HG visa:  is a single entry business visa valid for a year.
            - T visa:  is a multiple entry visa  valid for six months to a year. It can be renewed annually.
  •   A B visa holder cannot legally work in Mongolia. This type of visa is meant for visitors attending meetings, conference, exhibitions and other similar events. And it has to be sponsored by a legally registered Mongolian company.
  • The HG visas allows its holders to work legally in Mongolia. In addition, the HG visa holders are to obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Labor and long-term residency permit which allows them to legally work in Mongolia. 
  • The T visas are issued to individual foreign investors in Mongolian companies or to a foreign Executive Director of a Mongolian company. 
  • When applying for a business visa you are expected to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond intended stay.
  • A copy of a return or onward ticket is required. 
  • A letter of employment from the applicant’s employer in Angola must be provided. The letter should state the applicant’s job position, the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit.
  • A company in Mongolia has to invite you before you are granted approval. The letter should contain the company’s contact details and the purpose of your visit.
  • A copy of the certificate of state registration, and certificate of a foreign incorporation is required from the sending company.
  • Anyone sponsoring your trip is expected to write a business letter indicating he/she would be responsible for your travel expenses.
  • A copy of the inviting company’s tax record is required.
  • The visa is extendable for  30 days once in a six month period. 
  • The processing time is usually between 2 to 5  working days. 

Mongolia Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Angolans who intend to take up employment while in Mongolia are eligible for this type of visa.
  • Before applying for a  Mongolia work visa you must have been offered employment in a Mongolian company.
  • Applicants are to provide a letter of employment from their future employer in Mongolia stating the position they have been offered. 
  • Angolans would not be granted this visa unless they have the required qualification for the nature of the job offered.
  • Evidence which states that no Mongolian citizen was qualified for the job must be provided by the employing company.  
  • Upon arrival to Mongolia, Angolans who were granted a work visa must register with the Immigration Agency within 7 days to obtain a residence card within 21 days.
  • Within 10 business days, you are expected to also obtain a work permit. 
  • Before you obtain the work permit, your work visa application must include the following;
           - Cover letter
           - The company's copy of state registration, certificate of foreign incorporation as well as special permission to employ foreigners.
           - Copy of passport pages clearly containing passport number, date of issue, expiry date, your name and date of birth.
            - Copy of marriage certificate and birth certificate of family members, if applicable.
  • The work visa can be extended up to 30 days once in six months.
  • Holders of this visa are eligible for long-term residence permit. This is to be arranged with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
  • A fee of 216,000 MNT per month is payable to the ministry in advance plus 60,000 MNT application fee.

Mongolia Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Visitors who intend to study in any recognized higher institutions in Mongolia are eligible for this type of visa. 
  • The Mongolian student visa is also known as  "S" visa.
  • The applicant is to present a letter written with school’s letterhead and signed by the school proprietor.  
  • The Mongolian student visa(S) is issued to students visiting Mongolia for the purposes of studying, training, internship and research.
  • The students should get prior approval from the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens (OINFC) in Ulaanbaatar.
  • The applicants are to provide their certificates and transcripts from previous schools to the embassy. 
  • Angolans studying in Mongolia are allowed to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
  • It is possible for international students to be granted permanent residence in Mongolia after completing their studies.
  • The Mongolia student visa can be extended to cover the entire duration of your study.
  • A minor is to provide a copy of his/her birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the applicant is also required.
  • A medical certificate which shows proof that your vaccinations are up-to-date.  

Mongolia Journalist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Angolan journalists who are visiting Mongolia to represent the foreign media temporarily travelling to Mongolia are eligible for this visa. 
  • This visa is also known as HM  visa.
  • The members of media organizations in Angola can apply for this visa.
  • People who apply for this visa intend to visit Mongolia for the purpose of media reporting.
  • This visa is extendable for only 30 days which is granted at a six-month interval.
  • An invitation letter from the media company you will be working within Mongolia is required. The letter should clearly state the duration and purpose of your visit.
  • A valid means of identification of the applicant is required. For example your journalist identity card.
  • You can not take up permanent residence in Mongolia with this type of visa. 
  • To avoid longer processing time, travellers are obliged to start their application before the intended entry.
  • The processing fee paid is non-refundable whether approval was granted or not. 

Mongolia Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Those who have the intention of making short stops in Mongolia are eligible for this type of visa.
  • Under this visa, foreigners are allowed to board a connecting flight from an airport in Mongolia to their destination country.
  • The visa is valid for 72 hours from the date of entry. 
  • A passport with the minimum of two blank pages, and with validity of at least six months beyond the intended stay is to be provided by applicants making short stops in Mongolia. 
  • A single recent coloured passport photograph is to be provided by the applicant. 
  • If you are applying for a transit visa, you are expected to provide a visa and other entry permits of your destination country. 
  • A copy of plane ticket entering and exiting Mongolia should be provided.
  • A copy of a flight ticket to your destination country is needed. 
  • An official itinerary written with the tour company’s letterhead  in Mongolia is required and should list all services and dates.  
  • Angolans are not permitted to receive payment for services rendered while in Mongolia with this visa. 
  • Holders of this type of visa  are not allowed to enroll in any institution during their stay. 
  • Minors are to provide the original copy of their birth certificate, as well as a notarized consent signed by both their parents. 
  • Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Mongolia Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Work visa

160.00 (USD)

Student visa

160.00 (USD)

Journalist visa

160.00 (USD)

Transit visa

160.00 (USD)

Mongolia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

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Mongolia currently does not maintain an embassy in Angola. Citizens of Angola are advised to use the nearest Mongolian Embassy in for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What currency can I use in Mongolia?

The Mongolian currency is named Tugrik (symbol: MNT).   The USD notes are acceptable too if they are not older than 10 years. 

Do I need a Visa to visit Mongolia?

Most people do including UK nationals. Only USA and Canadian passport holders are exempted from applying for a visa to gain entry into Mongolia.

What is the best time to visit Mongolia?

The best time to visit Mongolia is from June to August with the peak being around the Naadam Festival in mid-July. May and September are also good times to travel in Mongolia and are less busy than the summer months although the weather can be unpredictable.

Which hotels are the best in Mongolia?

The  Bayangol Hotel or the Hotel Blue Sky Tower are standard,  nice and centrally located.