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Mongolia travel advice
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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 | |
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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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Considering a holiday to the Mongolia? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Mongolia weather
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The Mongolia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Ulaanbaatar.
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.
- UK traveller advice for Mongolia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Mongolia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Mongolia - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Mongolia - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Mongolia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Mongolia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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
FCDO travel advice
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.
- Vaccines & medicines for Mongolia - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Mongolia - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Mongolia - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
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
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.
- Travellers' health for Mongolia - Ministry of Health, Mongolia
- Coronavirus timeline in Mongolia - Our World in Data
Mongolia travel features
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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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