U.S. Embassy  Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States …

U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Health Alert – U.S. Embassy/Consulate Ulaanbaatar (June 14, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, …

U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Tax Season Reminder – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (April 13, 2022) Tax Season is here. Remember to file your income taxes! The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that they are required to file their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue …

U.S. Embassy  Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Public Protests in Ulaanbaatar U.S. citizens in Ulaanbaatar are advised to take appropriate precautions due to ongoing public protests against the Mongolian government in and around Sukhbaatar Square.  There have been reports of multiple arrests, injuries, and road closures from Sukhbaatar Square to the …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (December 3, 2021) Location: Mongolia Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa, …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (December 4, 2021) Location: Mongolia, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a …

Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected in Gobi-Altai Province – Quarantine Imposed A STEP alert published October 21, 2021, indicated that a measles outbreak had recently been reported in Gobi-Altai Province.  The outbreak is actually of foot-and-mouth disease, a contagious viral disease in livestock.  Localized lockdown restrictions have reportedly been implemented until December 31, 2021, and American citizens …

Authorized Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Employees from U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar On July 3, 2021, due primarily to an ongoing surge in new COVID-19 cases and significant strain on Mongolia’s healthcare system, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their accompanying family members from U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar.  The embassy will …

Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Mongolia, the U.S. Embassy – Ulaanbaatar has moved to a reduced operating posture. Consular operations, including visa interviews and non-emergency American citizen services, are suspended until further notice effective July 2, 2021. American citizen services: American citizens with consular services scheduled during this time period will be contacted …

The State Emergency Commission (SEC) stated that as of June 24th, 2021, a total of 179 soums in 18 provinces have imposed local lockdown measures including restrictions on the movement of citizens and the activities of government and legal entities due to rising cases of COVID-19. Those who need to travel to the following soums …

The State Emergency Commission (SEC) stated that as of June 13th, 2021, a total of 73 soums in 16 provinces have imposed local lockdown measures including restrictions on the movement of citizens and the activities of government and legal entities due to rising cases of COVID-19. Those who need to travel to the following soums …

Last updated:   12/28/21 If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until March 31, 2022. You qualify for this exception if all the following are true: You are a U.S. citizen. You are currently abroad seeking direct …

Lockdown Extended until May 8, 2021 The Mongolian government has extended the current lockdown until May 8, 2021.  Previous guidance on grocery shopping within your neighborhood or residence still stands.  Due to a ban on non-essential vehicles circulating on the roads citizens are encouraged to not drive and remain in their homes. Citizens are encouraged …

Special Departure Flights for Foreign Citizens in Mongolia Affected by COVID-19-related Travel Restrictions On April 19, 2021, the Mongolian government publicly announced additional flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the following flights to destinations with connections to the United States.  These dates are subject …

State of “All-Out-Preparedness” Reimposed in Ulaanbaatar Effective 10 April – 25 April To intensify vaccination throughout the country, the Mongolian government has announced a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures to be imposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning on April 11 and continuing until April 25. This decision also follows rising COVID-19 case counts throughout the city …

Event: Special Departure Flights for Foreign Citizens in Mongolia Affected by COVID-19-related Travel Restrictions On March 17, 2021, the Mongolian government publicly announced additional evacuation flights for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. As of today, the Embassy is aware of the following flights to destinations with connections to the United States.  These dates are …

Increased Restrictions in Bayanzurkh District Beginning at 0600 on March 17 until at least 2300 on March 21, the Bayanzurkh District Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Khoroo 26 of Bayanzurkh District.  Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until the enhanced restrictions are lifted. …

State of “All-Out-Preparedness” Reimposed in Ulaanbaatar Effective 11-February To minimize COVID-19 transmission during the upcoming Tsagaan Sar holiday, the Mongolian government has announced that a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures will be reimposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning at 0600 on February 11 and continuing until at least 0600 on February 23. U.S. citizens should expect the reimposition of …

Please read this important information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on prevention and treatment of Coronavirus.  Updates and more information can be found on their website. There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus.  The CDC always recommends …