From March 7th, Vietnamese visitors to Mongolia staying for no more than 30 days will no longer need a visa.
The Mongolian government website announced on March 4th a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements, including Vietnam, effective from March 7th. This is the latest move by the Mongolian government to attract Vietnamese tourists. Previously, Vietnamese visitors to Mongolia had to apply for a visa (with a processing time of 5-7 working days) or an e-visa (3 days). The visa fee included $25 USD plus additional charges.
Vietnamese citizens can apply for an e-visa for three purposes: tourism , transit, and attending events. According to instructions from the Mongolian Immigration Department, applicants granted an e-visa can print a paper copy or save it on their phone and present it at the border crossing. For purposes other than those mentioned above, Vietnamese citizens need to apply for a paper visa.
Vietnamese tourists take souvenir photos with camels during their trip to Mongolia. Photo: Doan Phuoc Truong
Speaking to VnExpress , Zolo Zolkhuu, a local tour guide specializing in tours for Vietnamese tourists, said that in reality, obtaining a Mongolian visa is not difficult, but many Vietnamese tourists are hesitant to research the application process and therefore prefer countries that do not require visas. "More Vietnamese tourists will come," Zolo said.
According to Zolo, in 2023, Mongolian tour operators welcomed approximately 1,300 Vietnamese tourists. Zolo's company acted as a tour guide for 30% of these Vietnamese visitors. The male tour guide stated that the number of Vietnamese tourists visiting Mongolia in winter has been steadily increasing in recent years. From November 2023 to the present, he has led about 50 Vietnamese tourists to see the snow in temperatures ranging from -20 to -40 degrees Celsius.
Ha Thu, 28, said she really wanted to see the vast grasslands of Mongolia but hadn't had the chance yet. "I will travel this summer," Thu said after learning about the visa exemption.
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