Mongolia Student Visa

Mongolia is a state bordered by China and Russia. It is a place of striking mountains, enormous grassy meadows, and lofty dunes. Along with top-class education, you can also explore its fascinating nature. It is one of the most popular study abroad destinations, offers a variety of opportunities for international students.

To study in Mongolia, you need to get a Mongolia Student Visa.

How to get a Mongolia Student Visa?

Everyone who wants to stay in Mongolia longer than 90-days for study purposes needs to apply for a Mongolia Student Visa (S). The 'S' visa will allow you to live and study in Mongolia. It is issued by CMGA (Citizenship and Migration General Authority of Mongolia).

Before applying for a student visa, you need to obtain an invitation letter from the inviting educational institution in Mongolia. To stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days, you also need to get resident permission. It is an approval letter from the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens in Mongolia. You can get the approval with the assistance of your supporter there in Mongolia.

After you arrive in Mongolia, you also need to register within seven days at the nearest immigration office in Mongolia.

Note that check out the list of countries that do not need to obtain a visa to enter Mongolia for a specific period of stay.

Requirements for a Mongolia Student Visa (S)

You will need to have the following documents to obtain a student visa for Mongolia (S).

1. Completed Mongolia Student Visa Application Form

2. Valid Passport

3. Passport size photo

4. An official letter issued by the Ministry of Science and Education of Mongolia

5. Invitation letter from inviting institutions in Mongolia

6. Registration certificate of the educational institutions in Mongolia

7. Health record paper

8. Proof of accommodation in Mongolia

9. A bank statement stating enough financial funds

10. Your Academic certificates

Required documents to get a Resident Permit

You need to provide the following documents to get resident permission.

• Copy of passport with your student visa
• Four passport-size photos
• A reference letter from the local district office in Mongolia

Processing time for a Mongolia Student Visa (S)

To get a Mongolian Student Visa, it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks.

Mongolia Student Visa (S) visa fee

It will cost you:

• For Single entry visa: $60
• For Double entry visa: $80

What will be the living cost for a Student in Mongolia?

The cost of living in Mongolia is less expensive. You can expect to spend around the US $400 a month, including the cost of accommodation, food, and entertainment.  

What will be the study cost in Mongolia?

You will be happy to know that the cost of studying is quite less as compared to many other Asian countries. The tuition fee in Mongolia will cost you about the US $2,000 in a year.

The 8 Top-Rated Universities in Mongolia

Where should you study in Mongolia? The following are some of the best universities in Mongolia.

1. National University of Mongolia

2. Mongolian University of Science and Technology

3. Mongolian University of Life Sciences

4. Mongolian State University of Education

5. Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences

6. University of Finance and Economics

7. University of the Humanities

8. Mongolian National University of Arts and Culture