Mongolia travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Mongolia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Mongolia.

Mongolia travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Mongolia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Mongolia - quick facts
Time difference UK +7 to +8 hours
Language(s) Mongolian
Currency Mongolian Togrog
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

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Mongolia travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Mongolia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Mongolia.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Mongolia travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Mongolia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Mongolia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Mongolia covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Mongolia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Mongolia FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Mongolia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Mongolia due to Covid-19?

Mongolia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Mongolia.

Check out Ministry of Health, Mongolia for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Mongolia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Mongolia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Mongolia and the UK?

The time difference between Mongolia and the UK is UK time+7 to UK time+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Mongolia?

The main language spoken in Mongolia is Mongolian.

What is the currency in Mongolia?

The currency in Mongolia is the Mongolian Togrog (MNT).

Which plugs are used in Mongolia?

Mongolia uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Mongolia?

They drive on the right side of the road in Mongolia.

Find out more about driving in Mongolia with International Drivers Association*.

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Do you need a visa for Mongolia?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Mongolia.

Check Mongolia visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ* and iVisa.com*.

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