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- Capital
- Ulaanbaatar (ULN)
- Dialing Code
- + 976
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +7 & UTC / GMT +8
- Language
- Mongolian
- Best Time to Go
- May – October
- Currency
- Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Travel Tips
- Russian is also spoken. English is becoming more popular
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised. Bottled water is available in Ulaanbaatar
- Mongolia has many cultural and religious customs, and visitors should be sensitive to this
- Permission should be granted before entering temples and monasteries
- Respect to Mother Nature is a central theme in Mongolian life, and visitors should take care not to litter or cause damage to the land or animals
- Credit cards are becoming increasingly popular, but should not be relied upon
Last updated 1 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 20 - 22
March: 8
June: 1
July: 10 - 15
November: 26
December: 29
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- Visas can be applied for online at: evisa.mn
General visa information can be found here: en.consul.mn
Entry Requirements
- Present digital or printed copy of E-VISA to border control
- You may be requested to submit your biometric details on arrival
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Beijing, People’s Republic of China (PRC)