About the Mongolia Digital Nomad Visa
Mongolia offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Visa-free entry for most Western nationalities (30–90 days). E-Visa available for others. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Mongolia for Visa-free stay: US and Canadian citizens: 90 days. EU citizens, UK, Japan, and many others: 30–90 days depending on nationality and bilateral agreements. E-Visa: 30 days (single-entry). Extensions available at General Authority for Border Protection and Immigration (GOBP) in Ulaanbaatar. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Mongolia treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for visa-free tourist entry. Must show adequate funds at border if requested. No remote work visa framework.
Documents needed
- Visa-free entry: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- return or onward flight
- accommodation details
- financial means. E-Visa: same plus digital photo and online application via evisa.mn
- credit card for payment. For extension: valid passport
- original visa
- completed application form at GOBP office Ulaanbaatar.
How to Apply for the Mongolia DNV
Processing time: Visa-free entry: immediate. E-Visa online: 3–14 business days at evisa.mn (official Mongolia e-visa portal). Embassy visa: 5–10 business days.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Check visa requirements — US and Canadian citizens: 90 days visa-free. Many EU/UK citizens and others: 30 days visa-free (verify current bilateral agreements at mfa.gov.mn as some visa-free agreements were established for 2023–2025 and may need renewal).
- 3Enter at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar — new airport opened July
- 4For visa-requiring nationalities: apply for e-Visa at evisa.mn (USD $53; 3–14 business days) before travel.
- 5For longer stays than visa-free period allows: apply for visa extension at GOBP (General Authority for Border Protection) in Ulaanbaatar (Sukhbaatar Square area).
- 6Register at State Registration Authority within 7 days of arrival in Mongolia (hotels register automatically; private accommodation requires self-registration).
- 7No formal digital nomad framework exists.
Application fees: Visa-free entry: no fee. E-Visa: approximately USD $53 (standard processing at evisa.mn). Embassy visa: varies by nationality and embassy.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Visa-free stay: US and Canadian citizens: 90 days. EU citizens, UK, Japan, and many others: 30–90 days depending on nationality and bilateral agreements. E-Visa: 30 days (single-entry). Extensions available at General Authority for Border Protection and Immigration (GOBP) in Ulaanbaatar.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Visa-free entry for most Western nationalities (30–90 days). E-Visa available for others. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Mongolia
Mongolia flat income tax: 10% for residents. Tax residency after 183 days/year. Non-residents: taxed only on Mongolia-sourced income. Mongolia uses the Mongolian Tögrög (MNT). Affordable cost of living compared to East Asian capitals. No digital nomad tax framework. Mongolia has double taxation treaties with approximately 30 countries.