Mongolia: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans need to apply online for an e-visa before travel to Mongolia. You can stay up to 30 days per visit.
Visa required; South Africa ('The Republic of South Africa') is listed as eligible for Mongolia's eVisa at evisa.mn.1
Before you travel
Purpose of visit
Not published by official sources
Passport validity
At least 180 days from travel.1
Confirmed on an official government source
How to apply
Online at evisa.mn (official Immigration Agency of Mongolia portal): apply, pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay, JCB, WeChat Pay), receive eVisa; carry a copy on arrival; fee non-refundable (amount not shown, site under maintenance notice). Contact visasection@immigration.gov.mn, +976 1800 1882.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Where South Africans apply
Online.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Travel insurance
Not published by official sources
Return or onward ticket
Not published by official sources
Proof of funds
Not published by official sources
Accommodation or invitation
Not published by official sources
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Not published by official sources
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Registration with the Immigration Agency of Mongolia required within 7 days of arrival (per eVisa terms).1
Confirmed on an official government source
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
Sources
Official
The destination's own government
Reference
Used to find official sources, never the final word
- 2Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.