The Immigration Agency reported that 52.4% of foreign nationals residing in Mongolia for private purposes are staying for employment.

Specifically, 17,944 foreign citizens are working in Mongolia at the invitation of 2,189 enterprises and organizations. Of these, 39.3% are employed in construction, installation, roads, bridges, and infrastructure development; 25.4% in geology, mining, petroleum, and energy; and 17.1% in manufacturing and services.

Under the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals, up to 3% of Mongolia’s population—approximately 107,000 foreign citizens—may reside in the country for private purposes, including no more than 35,000 citizens from any single country. As of April 30, 2026, 34,241 citizens from 133 countries were residing in Mongolia for official and private purposes. Foreign nationals residing for private purposes account for 0.94% of the total population.

Residence permits under the employment (C) category are issued based on a work permit granted by the General Office for Labor and Welfare Services. In addition, employers hiring foreign workers are required by law to pay a monthly workplace fee equivalent to twice the minimum wage. This fee is allocated to the Employment Promotion Fund to support domestic employment. The fund accumulated MNT 124.9 billion in 2024 and MNT 189.8 billion in 2025.
 

Published Date:2026-05-05