Travel advice for Mongolia.

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

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Mongolia
Import local currency unlimited; must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; must be declared
Export local currency limited to amounts imported and declared
Export foreign currency limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 6 h

Capital

Ulan Bator (Ulaanbaatar)

National language

Official language

Mongolian

Language capabilities

Russian and English

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

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)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

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

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)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

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

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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