The Government of Mongolia’s efforts to disrupt the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ulaanbaatar involve an aggressive regimen of contact tracing, medical surveillance, and compulsory testing and quarantine. Over the past week, numerous buildings and businesses have come under police control and all occupants have been ordered to quarantine in place. These localized lockdowns occur with …
Read More» Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» Beginning at 0600 on January 14 until at least 2300 on January 16, the Bayanzurkh District Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Khoroo 17 of Bayanzurkh District, commonly known as Shar Khad area. Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until the enhanced restriction is …
Read More» State of Emergency Downgraded in Ulaanbaatar The Mongolian government has publicly announced a downgrade in its state of emergency preparedness in Ulaanbaatar, effective January 11, 2021. Beginning on this date, vehicle restrictions will be lifted. Also in connection with this decision, all but the following 18 business categories will be permitted to resume limited operations: All sales except for …
Read More» Beginning at 0300 on January 8, the Mongolian State Emergency Committee ordered the complete control of all movement into and out of Bayangol District and the area immediately surrounding the Central Clinic Hospital 3 through January 11, to facilitate medical surveillance and contact tracing. Only emergency personnel will be permitted to transit this area until …
Read More» Anti-COVID-19 Measures Extended in Ulaanbaatar On January 4, 2021, the Mongolian government announced that the current state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated anti-COVID-19 measures in Ulaanbaatar will be extended for five additional days, until 0600 on January 11. Public celebrations of Lunar New Year from February 12-14 have also been prohibited. This decision came after a …
Read More» On December 21, 2020, the Mongolian government announced that a state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures would be reimposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning at 0600 on December 23 and continuing until at least 0600 on January 6. This decision follows reports of additional confirmed cases associated with a local COVID-19 cluster. American citizens should expect the reimposition of anti-COVID-19 …
Read More» American citizens are advised that, beginning at 0600 on December 18, travel restrictions were reimposed on non-essential movement into and out of Ulaanbaatar. These restrictions are expected to remain in place until at least December 24. With limited exceptions, domestic travelers will not be permitted to exit Ulaanbaatar during this period. Incoming travelers from provinces and soums …
Read More» On December 9, 2020, the Mongolian government publicly announced upcoming flights to three destinations including Frankfurt, Seoul and Tokyo. MIAT Mongolian Airlines is accepting reservation requests for these flights and prioritizing passengers whose November itineraries were cancelled. As of now, the Tokyo flight has been fully booked with previously confirmed passengers. Currently, the Embassy is …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of “all-out-preparedness” resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown in Ulaanbaatar, Arkhangai and Selenge provinces until December 14, 2020. Please note that current restrictions have been extended until December 21, 2020, in high-risk areas including Battsengel soum of Arkhangai province as well as Altanbulag and …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of heightened alert resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown until December 11, 2020. While certain industries will be permitted to resume limited operations (e.g. manufacturing, media, banking and funeral services), much of the service sector will remain closed. Previous guidance on grocery shopping within …
Read More» In connection with Mongolia’s state of public emergency preparedness, the Mongolia Immigration Agency has initiated an online helpline to provide foreigners with immigration-related information. Please visit http://mn.immigration.gov.mn/ on business days between 08:30AM-05:00PM and click the blue icon in the bottom right-hand corner. The helpline will request your name, mobile telephone number and e-mail address to start the chat (while the …
Read More» In connection with the 14-day extension of Mongolia’s state of public emergency preparedness, foreigners whose visa/residence permit expires between November 12, 2020 – December 1, 2020 can submit extension requests online at visasection@immigration.gov.mn. Required supporting documentation: – Request letter (in Mongolian or English) – Copy of passport or foreign residency card For more information, please …
Read More» The Mongolian government has extended the current state of heightened alert resulting in the prolongation of the current status of lockdown until December 1, 2020. Previous guidance on grocery shopping within your neighborhood or residence still stands. Due to a ban on non-government vehicles circulating on the roads citizens are encouraged to not drive and …
Read More» Alert: Anti-COVID-19 Measures – UPDATE as of 2345 Mongolia continues to modify and expand public health measures in an attempt to contain a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge. As of the publication of this message to American citizens the U.S. Embassy is aware of the following additional measures. All previously announced …
Read More» On November 12, the Mongolian State Emergency Committee (SEC) announced additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. These measures are: A strict lockdown will be enforced starting at 2300 on November 12. Pedestrians and drivers will be stopped by the police and asked to show ID and report their purpose of travel. The public …
Read More» ALERT: New Measures Adopted to Combat COVID-19 On November 11, 2020, Mongolia’s State Emergency Committee (SEC) announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. The measures come after an individual tested positive for coronavirus reportedly after exiting 21 days of quarantine. The individual’s family members also tested positive according to press reports. Below you …
Read More» As of September 08, the United States Embassy in Mongolia is resuming limited American Citizen services, certain Immigrant and Nonimmigrant visa services, including: students (F-1 / M-1), exchange visitors (J1), treaty investors (E-2), and certain immigrant visas that qualify under current Presidential Proclamations. While the Embassy aims to process cases as soon as possible, there …
Read More» Alert: Direct Flight to the United States Departing August 3, 2020 On July 27, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy that it plans to operate a diplomatic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Seattle, Washington on August 3, 2020. Seats are available on this flight for foreign citizens who wish to depart Mongolia. Date Destination …
Read More» Alert: Mongolian Immigration Agency Announces Changes to Covid-19-related Automatic Visa Extension Procedures The Mongolian Immigration Agency has clarified its guidance on the immigration status of foreigners present in the country whose visas have or may expire because of their inability to exit Mongolia due to travel restrictions imposed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Foreign …
Read More» Alert: Severe Weather Expected in Mongolia’s Central and Eastern Provinces May 16-20 Mongolia’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a severe weather warning covering the period between May 16 and 20. NEMA expects high winds to begin in the city of Ulaanbaatar beginning at 12:00 p.m., May 16. The weather system is expected to …
Read More» On April 21, 2020, the Mongolian government and MIAT Mongolian Airlines informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that MIAT will operate two additional evacuation flights. The flights are currently scheduled to depart as follows: Ulaanbaatar to Seoul, Republic of Korea on April 30, 2020. Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt, Germany on May 2, 2020. These dates and …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Denver Street #3 11th Micro District Ulaanbaatar 14190 Mongolia Alert: EVACUATION FLIGHT DATE CHANGE – MIAT Flight OM501 to Tokyo, Japan will depart on April 2, at 1:05 PM NOT on April 3. MIAT Mongolian Airlines has informed the Embassy that it’s flight OM501 originally scheduled to depart Ulaanbaatar for Tokyo on …
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The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Consular Section has been informed by the Mongolian government that MIAT Mongolian Airlines may operate an evacuation flight to Istanbul, Turkey on March 17. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list to travel should this flight operate you may go to the MIAT ticket offices below during the hours …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy, Ulaanbaatar March 12, 2020 Location: Mongolia Event: Potential evacuation flights for foreign citizens in Mongolia affected by COVID-19-related travel restrictions On March 11, 2020, the Mongolian government informed the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar that it intends to offer a limited number of seats on potential evacuation flights to foreign citizens wishing …
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