Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions in Mongolia.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+976-7007-6001; US Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Denver Street #3, 11th Micro-District, Ulaanbaatar 14190, Mongolia; UlaanbaatarACS@state.gov; https://mn.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
976
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 103; Fire: 101; Police: 102
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Mongolia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, tickborne encephalitis, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Desert; continental (large daily and seasonal temperature ranges)
Currency (Code)
Togrog/tugriks (MNT)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, E
Major Languages
Mongolian, Turkic, Russian
Major Religions
Buddhist, Muslim, Shamanist, Christian
Time Difference
UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Saturday in March; ends last Saturday in September; note: Mongolia has two time zones - Ulaanbaatar Time (8 hours in advance of UTC) and Hovd Time (7 hours in advance of UTC)
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested / Note: Mongolia is sparsely inhabited and most of the country's road network consists of simple cross-country tracks.
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Karakorum; Gorkhi-Terelj National Park; Lake Khovsgol; Altai Tavan Bogd National Park; Orkhon Valley; Khustain Nuruu National Park; Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai
Major Sports
Soccer, horse racing, archery, wrestling, basketball
Cultural Practices
Mongolians have a tradition of hospitality, with guests often welcomed into their homes and offered food and drink. Another unique custom is the Mongolian practice of eagle hunting, where trained eagles are used to hunt small game such as foxes and rabbits.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping 10% in restaurants is customary. It is accepted practice to tip guides and drivers $10-20 (USD) per person per day.
Souvenirs
Wool, cashmere, and felt goods; leather goods, woodcrafts, batik fabric items
Traditional Cuisine
Khorkhog — meat (usually goat but sometimes mutton) and vegetables cooked inside large milk jugs using hot stones and water
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Thursday, May 09, 2024
