In the first two months of 2025, a total of 211 citizens from 12 countries were denied entry to Mongolia by the Immigration Agency of Mongolia. Of the people who were refused entry, 148 were citizens of the People's Republic of China, 24 were citizens of the Republic of Korea, and 19 were citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Last year, 2,084 citizens from 30 countries were denied entry due to reasons such as failure to specify the purpose of their arrival, visa type did not match the purpose of their stay in the country, lack of proof of financial subsistence, and expired visas. Of these, 1,238 were from the People's Republic of China, 486 from the Republic of Korea, 167 from the Republic of Uzbekistan, 47 from the Republic of Azerbaijan, 42 from the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, and 105 from other countries.
Mongolia eased visa requirements and started issuing electronic visas to promote tourism and increase the number of tourists. However, the number of citizens being turned back from the border is increasing, as citizens of countries exempt from visa requirements who have obtained electronic visas for tourism purposes have been violating laws, including engaging in permanent work or activities other than the purpose of their visit, reported the Immigration Agency of Mongolia.

Published Date:2025-03-26