Mongolia
Warnings and insurance
Fuel shortages in Mongolia
There are reports of fuel shortages in Mongolia, including aviation fuel. Fuel supply disruptions may affect domestic and international flights, road travel and access to some remote areas. Check with your airline or transport provider before travelling, allow extra time for journeys and follow advice from the local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2026-08-07 13:03
New information on fuel shortages in Mongolia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-06-26 16:03
New information on travelling between provinces within Mongolia (See ‘Borders within Mongolia’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2026-01-02 14:09
Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-31 11:31
Updated information about visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-23 15:03
New information about tourist visa requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-10 13:46
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-11-14 11:32
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
2023-12-18 11:35
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-18 09:45
Removal of information about flooding (‘Summary’ page).
2023-07-06 13:44
Information about flooding in Ulaanbaatar (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 10:01
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-03-20 11:12
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions and entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-01-06 13:23
Updated information on visas (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-12-14 16:02
Removal of information on lifting of restrictions around Sukhbaatar Square in central Ulaanbaatar in response to demonstrations on 5 December (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-06 12:05
Updated information on lifting of restrictions around Sukhbaatar Square in central Ulaanbaatar in response to demonstrations on 5 December (‘Summary’ page).
2022-12-05 14:43
Updated information on security services that are restricting access around Sukhbaatar Square in central Ulaanbaatar in response to demonstrations (‘Summary’ page)
2022-03-23 11:31
Updated information on crime, local travel, communications and medical treatment (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Health’ pages)
2022-03-14 14:38
Updated information on Mongolia’s COVID restrictions and entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages) and new information for travellers travelling from Russia (‘Safety and security’ page)