🇲🇳Mongolia Visa for Irish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free30 days max stay

No — Irish passport holders do not need a visa for Mongolia. Entry is visa-free for up to 30 days as of 2026.

Tourism purposes; exempted until end of 2026

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Entering Mongolia on an Irish passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Irish passport. No visa or prior application needed.
Other Mongolia visa categories (12)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Mongolia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

B1 Investor Visa

For foreign investors establishing or operating business entities with foreign investment in Mongolia.

30 daysmultiple entry

B1-1 variant for family members. Minimum investment threshold for residence permit pathway is USD 100,000 (25% equity). Visa renewable; residence permit pathway available after qualifying investment.

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C Visa (Employment Visa - Multiple Sectors)

For foreign nationals employed in Mongolia across various sectors including construction, science, mining, finance, culture, production, agriculture, healthcare, humanitarian services, and transportation.

30 daysmultiple entry

11 sub-categories (C1–C11) covering different employment sectors. Each sub-category has a family member variant (e.g., C1-1). Requires valid employment contract and sponsoring employer.

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E Visa (Education/Student Visa - Multiple Types)

For foreign nationals studying, conducting research, participating in language/culture/vocational training, or doing internships at Mongolian institutions.

30 daysmultiple entry

Five sub-categories: E1 (general education), E2 (higher education), E3 (language/culture/vocational), E4 (research/internship at state institutions), E5 (innovation and research). E2-1 and E5-1 variants for family members. Requires acceptance letter from accredited Mongolian institution.

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F Visa (Family/Personal Connection Visa)

For spouses of Mongolian citizens, former Mongolian nationals, and their close relatives seeking to reside in or visit Mongolia based on family ties.

30 daysmultiple entry

Three sub-categories: F1 (spouses of Mongolian citizens), F2 (former Mongolian nationals), F3 (close relatives of former nationals). Requires supporting documentation of family relationship.

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H Visa (Personal Purpose Visa)

For distinguished professionals, scholars, and persons with a recognized personal connection to Mongolia, including dual citizenship holders and others with personal purposes.

30 daysmultiple entry

Three sub-categories: H1 (distinguished professionals/scholars), H2 (dual citizenship holders), H3 (other personal purposes).

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J Religious Visa

For foreign nationals travelling to Mongolia for religious purposes, including missionaries, clergy, and religious organization representatives.

30 daysmultiple entry

Requires documentation from recognized religious organization.

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K4 Cultural and Sports Visa

For foreign nationals participating in cultural events, arts competitions, or sports competitions held in Mongolia. Available as an e-visa.

30 dayssingle entry3d processingonline

E-visa available via evisa.mn. Non-extendable and non-convertible. Requires official invitation from organizing body.

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K5 Cargo/Passenger Transport Visa

For foreign nationals engaged in international cargo or passenger transport operations passing through or operating within Mongolia.

90 dayssingle entry

For transport crew and operators in international cargo or passenger transit.

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K8 Medical Treatment Visa

For foreign nationals travelling to Mongolia specifically for medical treatment at Mongolian healthcare facilities.

90 dayssingle entry

Requires confirmation or invitation from a Mongolian medical institution.

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K7 Work and Holiday Visa

Allows eligible Australian nationals to work and travel in Mongolia under a bilateral working holiday arrangement.

3d processingonline

Available only to Australian citizens. Applicant must be at least 18 and under 31 years of age at time of application. Cannot have previously participated in the program. Applied via the e-visa portal (evisa.mn). Introduced under Government Resolution No. 107 of 2024.

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A1 Official/Diplomatic Visa

For foreign government officials travelling to Mongolia on official state business, requiring an invitation from Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

90 daysmultiple entry

Requires official invitation from Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A1-1 variant for family members. A2 sub-category for accredited foreign media and international news organization staff, with A2-1 for their family members.

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A2 Foreign Media/Journalist Visa

For accredited foreign and international media and news-organization professionals travelling to Mongolia to report or produce news content.

90 daysmultiple entry

Distinct sub-category of the A official/diplomatic visa class for foreign and international media professionals. A2-1 variant for accompanying family members. Requires media accreditation/invitation coordinated through Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Mongolia visa for Irish citizens — FAQ

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Mongolia?

No visa is required for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Mongolia?

Irish passport holders can stay in Mongolia for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Irish citizens need for Mongolia?

A valid passport is all Irish citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 30 days).

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