How Indian passport holders get a visa for Mongolia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa (K2 tourist) — apply online before travel
- Government fee: USD 53 (~₹4,400) for the standard single-entry K2 tourist e-visa. Card payment on the official portal.
- Processing time: Usually 72 hours (3 business days). Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for queries.
- Maximum stay: 30 days from entry, single entry. Visa valid 150 days from date of issue — enter Mongolia any time in that window.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 75/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport biodata page, valid 6+ months from entry
- Recent passport-size photo (white background, JPG)
- Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter from a Mongolian host
- Travel itinerary
- Valid email and credit/debit card for online payment
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Mongolian e-Visa portal. India is among the 98 countries eligible for the e-visa. Once approved, the e-visa is sent by email — print and carry on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International (Ulaanbaatar). Mongolia e-Visa portal (official, immigration.gov.mn)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for an airside connection through Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International) on a connecting international flight.
How Mongolia compares in East Asia
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Mongolia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | eVisa (K2 tourist) — apply online before travel | USD 53 (~₹4,400) for the standard single-entry K2 tourist e-visa. Card payment on the official portal. | Usually 72 hours (3 business days). Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for queries. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | eVisa or paper visa — apply via VFS before travel | From 1 April 2026: ₹500 for a single or multiple-entry visa (₹50 for a transit visa). A separate VFS Global service charge applies. | Officially around 5 working days; in practice often 12–15 working days. Appointment booking is required at Indian VFS centres |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Sticker visa — apply at VFS / embassy before travel | Approx ₹3,400 single-entry / ₹7,650 multiple-entry, plus a VFS service charge (approx ₹1,380). Confirm current fees on the Korea VFS portal. | Around 5–10 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Free Pre-Arrival Registration — 14 days | Free of charge | PAR approval is usually instant to a few minutes online; valid for 6 months and allows multiple 14-day visits during validity |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Travel Authorization Certificate (free) OR sticker visa | Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC): free. Standard visitor visa (sticker) from Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre: roughly ₹4,200 single-entry to ₹8,400 multiple-entry, plus express premium. | TAC approval is instant online (printable within minutes). Sticker visa via TECC Chennai / Delhi typically takes a few working days. |
| 🇨🇳 China | L tourist visa — apply via Chinese Visa Centre in India | Reduced fees effective through 31 December 2026: single entry ₹2,900; double entry ₹4,400; 6-month multiple ₹5,900; 12-month+ multiple ₹8,800. CVASC service fee ₹1,973 (regular) or ₹2,908 (express), plus optional ₹1,800 for express processing. | Standard: 4–6 working days. Express: 2–3 working days (extra fee). Apply in person at a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) in Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata. |
| 🇲🇴 Macao SAR | Visa-free — 30 days | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Macau International Airport (MFM) or via the Hong Kong → Macau ferry — no advance application needed. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
The K2 e-visa is the standard tourist route for Indians. Sticker visas from the Embassy of Mongolia in New Delhi (15 Olof Palme Marg, Vasant Vihar) remain available but the e-visa is much faster. Mongolia does NOT grant visa-free or simplified entry on the basis of a US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Australia visa — Indian nationals must apply for the Mongolia e-visa regardless of other visas held. Researched May 2026 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia + evisa.mn. Confirm current fee on evisa.mn before applying. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://en.consul.mn/visa/c/82
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Mongolia?
eVisa (K2 tourist) — apply online before travel. The K2 e-visa is the standard tourist route for Indians. Sticker visas from the Embassy of Mongolia in New Delhi (15 Olof Palme Marg, Vasant Vihar) remain available but the e-visa is much faster. Mongolia does NOT grant visa-free or simplified entry on the basis of a US/UK/Schengen/Canada/Australia visa — Indian nationals must apply for the Mongolia e-visa regardless of other visas held. Researched May 2026 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia + evisa.mn. Confirm current fee on evisa.mn before applying.
What documents do Indians need for a Mongolia visa?
Passport biodata page, valid 6+ months from entry; Recent passport-size photo (white background, JPG); Confirmed return / onward flight ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter from a Mongolian host; Travel itinerary; Valid email and credit/debit card for online payment
How long does a Mongolia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Usually 72 hours (3 business days). Apply at least 1 week before travel to allow for queries.. Government fee: USD 53 (~₹4,400) for the standard single-entry K2 tourist e-visa. Card payment on the official portal.. Maximum stay: 30 days from entry, single entry. Visa valid 150 days from date of issue — enter Mongolia any time in that window..
How do Indians apply for a Mongolia visa?
Apply on the official Mongolian e-Visa portal. India is among the 98 countries eligible for the e-visa. Once approved, the e-visa is sent by email — print and carry on arrival at Chinggis Khaan International (Ulaanbaatar). Official source: https://en.consul.mn/visa/c/82
Is a Mongolia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Mongolia visa online or on arrival?
Mongolia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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