Travel advice for Mongolia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Mongolia.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • Change cash in local currency

Local currency / ISO Code

Tugrik MNT

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 6 h

National language

Official language

Mongolian

Language capabilities

Russian and English

Capital

Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 30 days.
Travellers staying for longer than 30 days are required to register with the police within 7 days.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Ulaanbaatar, Chingeltei District, 4th Khoroo, Diplomatic Complex 95, Entrance 4, door 36
Tel. +976 11 331 422

Opening hours

Banks

9.30 - 12.00 h and 14.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 18.00 (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 15.00 h (Sat)

Driving
  • International driver's license required.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

  • Car rental with driver recommended.

Country code for calling Switzerland

001 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information
  • This country is in an active earthquake zone.

  • Travelers are advised to carry with them their passport or a photocopy thereof (must include page with visa).

Security

  • Observe elementary safety precautions.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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