15 Mar 2022 | 07:40 AM UTC
Mongolia: Authorities ease COVID-19-related international entry requirements as of March 15 /update 36
Mongolia eases COVID-19-related international entry requirements as of March 15. Yellow domestic alert level measures in effect.
Event
Officials in Mongolia have eased COVID-19-related international entry requirements as of March 15. All individuals may enter Mongolia, regardless of vaccination status. Passengers are no longer required to present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before entry or undergo on-arrival COVID-19 testing. Passengers must fill out a medical declaration form upon arrival at border checkpoints. Additionally, authorities have lifted all quarantine and self-isolation requirements for inbound travelers.
Domestic Measures
Authorities are implementing yellow alert level measures, the second-lowest level on a four-tier scale, as of March 15. Under the measures, all business restrictions are lifted. Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas. Long-distance transport services and most nonessential establishments may continue to require quick response (QR) code health certificates certifying vaccination status or negative results of a COVID-19 test for entry.
International Travel Restrictions
Authorities permit entry for citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals with valid visas or visa-free status, regardless of vaccination status. A list of visa-free countries can be found here. From March 14, passengers are not required to present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken before entry or undergo on-arrival COVID-19 testing. Individuals must fill out a medical declaration form upon arrival at border checkpoints. Authorities have also lifted all quarantine and self-isolation requirements for inbound travelers.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by local health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
