Free import
• Many travellers have reported border and customs difficulties when entering Mongolia from Russia by train. Problems may occur if all goods and cash have not been declared on customs declarations when entering and exiting Russia. There have also been reports of difficulties in obtaining Russian visas in Ulaanbaatar. You should ensure you have all necessary visas for onward travel before arriving in Mongolia.
Prohibited
• No information available
Restricted
• The importation of electrical and some high technology equipment is strictly controlled. This extends to the importation of equipment in accompanied baggage. Certification and approval is required. This does not apply to common items such as laptop computers.
Free export
• No information available
Prohibited
• No information available
Restricted
• No information available
Basic health information for travelers to Mongolia
• Local authorities may require you to have a HIV/AIDS test if you intend to stay in Mongolia for longer than one month.
Basic security information for travelers to Mongolia
• Concerns about international child abduction have prompted governments, including the Mongolian Government, to implement more stringent exit/entry procedures. Adults entering and departing Mongolia in the company of a child other than their own should carry a notarized letter from the legal guardian granting them permission to accompany the child
• Register with the Office of Immigration, Naturalisation and Foreign Citizens if staying in Mongolia for longer than 30 days. Failure to do so may result in a substantial fine.
• Residents who have registered with the police are required to de-register with the police before departing Mongolia. Those who do not may not be allowed to exit through Mongolian border controls or may have to pay a substantial fine.
For further assistance please contact the Mongolian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Mongolian Customs contact information
Address:
Монгол улс
Улаанбаатар-12
Төрийн ордон
Telephone: +97651260311/ +97651260809/ +97651263403
Website: http://www.ecustoms.mn/
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Mongolian Embassy.
List of Mongolian Embassies all over the world: http://mongolia.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/
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