Within the framework of the tourism promotion policy implemented by the Government of Mongolia, four categories of visas (tourism-K2, participation in cultural and sports competitions-K4, transit-K6, work and holiday visas for Australians-K7) have been issued electronically to citizens of 99 countries since 2021.

In order to streamline the visa issuance process for foreigners visiting Mongolia for official or personal reasons, as well as for temporary residence, the Government of Mongolia has amended the visa regulations through Resolution No. 107 of 2024. This amendment includes an expansion of the visa categories that can now be issued electronically for faster service. As a result of the project implemented by the Asian Development Bank, improvements to the electronic visa system now allow the Immigration Agency of Mongolia to issue all categories of visas that require visa permits electronically.

The 54-category visa will be issued upon the request of the inviter, similar to the visa approval process. The inviter of the foreign citizen can apply for a visa directly through the immigration.gov.mn/en/ system.

The notification of approval will be sent to the applicant's registered email address. Applicants can apply for a visa permit for foreigners to obtain the visa at Mongolian diplomatic missions or international border ports, as stated in the visa permit. They are not required to pay the visa fee in advance.

To submit applications for a visa, the inviting party such as a citizen, enterprise, or organization should pay the visa fee of the foreign invitee in advance, and an electronic visa will be granted after the request is approved. The notification of approval will be sent to the applicant's registered email address. If the inviter does not need to pay the visa fee in advance, they can apply for a visa permit and collect the visa at the Embassy, Consulate, or border port as indicated on the visa permit.

By issuing visas in electronic form, it allows for a quicker application process and eliminates the need to visit the embassy or consulate, saving both time and expenses.

Since 2021, over 110,000 foreigners have been issued e-visas through the electronic visa system.