01 Jun 2021 | 03:26 PM UTC
Mongolia: Officials continue most domestic and international travel controls as of June 1 due to COVID-19 activity /update 25
Mongolia continues most domestic and international travel controls as of June 1 due to COVID-19 activity. International flights restricted.
Event
Authorities are largely maintaining existing domestic and international COVID-19 controls in Mongolia as of June 1. Officials may allow foreign nationals to apply for entry visas if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. International passenger flights remain restricted; authorities have authorized 20 round-trip international flights in June.
Officials allow most classes of nonessential businesses to reopen, though capacity limits are in place at restaurants. Patrons of some establishments need to use quick response (QR) code health certificates certifying vaccination status. Long-distance ground transportation services have resumed in most locations, although passengers are required to provide evidence of vaccination, COVID-19 antibodies, or COVID-19 tests taken with the previous 72 hours. Officials will maintain checkpoints to ensure compliance with the transport controls. Ground transport controls are set to continue in the aimags of Omnogovi and Dornogovi through at least June 15. Individuals within to travel to, from, or within Umnugovi and Dornogov must first apply for official permission.
Authorities may continue to impose highly localized lockdowns in residential buildings and businesses that have reported COVID-19 exposure in the capital. Residents, employees, and patrons of these locations must undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine until receiving negative test results. Authorities will require close contacts of COVID-19 cases and their household members to quarantine for seven days, followed by a seven-day self-quarantine. Officials will require suspected cases stemming from an outbreak site to quarantine for seven days.
Travel Restrictions
Some chartered flights are operational for Mongolian nationals, permanent residents, and some visa holders. Passenger rail transport remain banned. Arrivals from abroad must present negative COVID-19 tests taken no more than 72 hours prior to the beginning of their travel. International arrivals are required to quarantine in government-run facilities at their own expense for at least seven days. Arrivals who have evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may be allowed to self-isolate for seven days in their residences.
The government has reopened most border checkpoints for international cargo transport.
Advice
Consider postponing travel to Mongolia if affected by travel restrictions. Register with your diplomatic mission if attempting to depart Mongolia. Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Confirm all domestic transport arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Plan for potential shipping disruptions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
