approving 98.4%, equivalent to 145,077 applications. Meanwhile, 1.62%, or 2,353 applications, were denied. Of the total, 92,927 tourist visas were issued through the evisa.mn electronic system, achieving a 98.8% approval rate for e-visas.
The primary (main) reasons for visa and visa permit rejections were incomplete documentation, decisions influenced by recommendations from authorized organizations, and non-compliance with legal obligations by the inviting individuals, entities, or organizations.
Mongolia's visa issuance rate is notably high compared to some other countries. As of September 10, 2024, the Immigration Agency of Mongolia has begun issuing all types of visas electronically.
Mongolia issues visas based on the purpose of travel, categorized into nine main groups and 64 subcategories. These include diplomatic, official, investment, employment, study, family, migration, personal, religious, and temporary stay visas. Of these, the Immigration Agency of Mongolia processes 58 subcategories, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the remaining six.