Russian visa for Mongolian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mongolian passport holders visiting Russia for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mongolian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Mongolian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Mongolian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mongolian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mongolia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Ulaanbaatar: The Embassy of Russia in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 55 minutes)
- Darhan: The Consulate General of Russia in Darhan, Mongolia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 55 minutes)
- Erdenet: The Consulate General of Russia in Erdenet, Mongolia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 55 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Mongolia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mongolia traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mongolia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 536,774 | N/A |
| 2009 | 531,352 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 536,774 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 525,930 | -2.02% |
| 2012 | 531,352 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 569,305 | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 525,930 | -7.62% |
| 2015 | 563,883 | 7.22% |
| 2016 | 542,196 | -3.85% |
| 2017 | 416,293 | -23.22% |
| 2018 | 401,485 | -3.56% |
| 2019 | 394,994 | -1.62% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Mongolia comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Mongolia is approximately 1,553,560 km2 (599,832 sq mi). This means Mongolia is 10.54 times smaller than Russia.
As of October 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 142,677,582 more people than the population of Mongolia.
We have highlighted Russia & Mongolia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Mongolia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 3,548,748 | 142.7 million more people live in Russia than Mongolia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 43 | Russia has 199 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mongolia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 30 | Russia passport holders can visit 48 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 38 | Russian hosts 204 more foreign missions than Mongolia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mongolia travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Mongolia visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 394,994.
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