Mongolia: COVID-19-related measures are ongoing as of Aug. 31 /update 28

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Officials in Mongolia are largely maintaining nationwide COVID-19-related restrictions as of Aug. 31. Most classes of nonessential businesses are allowed to operate, though capacity limits are in place at restaurants. Some nonessential businesses in Ulaanbaatar must close by 23:59 daily. Patrons of some establishments must use quick response (QR) code health certificates certifying vaccination status. Long-distance ground transportation services are running in most locations, although passengers must provide evidence of vaccination, COVID-19 antibodies, or COVID-19 tests taken within the previous 72 hours. Checkpoints are in place to ensure compliance with the transport controls. Officials have suspended in-person classes at schools.

Authorities may continue to impose highly localized lockdowns in residential buildings and businesses that have reported COVID-19 exposure in the capital. These locations' residents, employees, and patrons must undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine until negative test results are received. 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 at least seven days.

Travel Restrictions
Some chartered flights are operational for Mongolian nationals, permanent residents, some long-term visa holders, and other permitted arrivals. 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 37 round-trip international flights in September. The government has reopened most border checkpoints for international cargo transport; however, international passenger ground transport may be subject to restrictions. Arrivals from abroad must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the beginning of their travel. International arrivals are required to quarantine in government-run facilities at their own expense for at least seven days. Individuals with recent travel history in countries with significant COVID-19 variant activity must quarantine for 14 days. Arrivals who have evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may be exempted from quarantine requirements.

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.

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