Mongolian passport holders need a visa for South Korea (ordinary passports; K-ETA is only for visa-free nationalities). This page gathers what the Korean embassy and visa centre for Mongolia publish, checked on 2026-09-26. Rules and fees change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
At a glance
| What the official pages say | |
|---|---|
| Do I need a visa? | Yes — Mongolian ordinary passports need a visa for a tourist trip (no K-ETA). (source) |
| Visa type | Not confirmed — check the official embassy / visa centre page |
| Where to apply | Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) Ulaanbaatar, in person. (source) |
| Fee | No visa fee for Mongolian nationals for stays up to 90 days; KVAC service fee MNT 57,000, paid before submission, non-refundable. (source) |
| Processing time | Not confirmed — check the official embassy / visa centre page |
| Stay per entry | Up to 90 days per stay on a short-term visa. (source) |
| Multiple-entry visa | Not confirmed — check the official embassy / visa centre page |
| Jeju visa-free entry | Allowed — 30 days visa-free when you fly directly into Jeju (Mongolia is not on the 23-country exclusion list). Ask Jeju immigration before travelling on to the mainland. (source 1, source 2) |
| Visa-free transit | Allowed — up to 30 days visa-free when transiting Korea to or from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or one of 32 European countries while holding that country’s visa or residence, with an onward ticket within 30 days. (source 1, source 2) |
Common reasons applications go wrong
- False information on the form, forged documents, using visa brokers or pressuring staff all lead to refusal.
- After a refusal you must wait 3 months before reapplying.
Also worth knowing
- The KVAC Ulaanbaatar C-3-9 checklist and multiple-entry rules are PDFs we could not read — check them on visaforkorea.mn before you apply.
After the visa
Visa holders fill in the arrival card (paper on the plane, or the e-Arrival Card online before landing). Keep your hotel address and return ticket handy at immigration.
Travelling on another passport? See which nationalities can visit Korea visa-free or with K-ETA.
Korea visa for other nationalities
- Korea tourist visa for Filipino citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Vietnamese citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Indonesian citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Chinese citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Indian citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Pakistani citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Bangladeshi citizens
- Korea tourist visa for Nepali citizens
FAQ
Do Mongolian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Yes — Mongolian ordinary passports need a visa for a tourist trip (no K-ETA).
How much is a Korea tourist visa for Mongolian citizens?
No visa fee for Mongolian nationals for stays up to 90 days; KVAC service fee MNT 57,000, paid before submission, non-refundable.
How long does a Korea visa take in Mongolia?
Not confirmed here — ask the embassy or visa centre, and apply well ahead of your flight.
Sources: the Korean embassy / consulate and Korea Visa Application Center pages for Mongolia linked above, checked 2026-09-26. This page is information, not legal advice; the embassy decides.
