Good news — Mongolians can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full Mongolia visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Mongolian citizens

🇲🇳MongoliaVisa-free up to 30 days

In short

Mongolians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Mongolian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

Mongolia: Visa-free up to 30 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for the permitted purpose, passport type and stay-calculation conditions before travel.

See the full Mongolia guide

At a glance

Applicability
Mongolians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Mongolian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 30 days

Documents Mongolian citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for Mongolia. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Mongolian citizens get a Russian tourist visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current Mongolia guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Mongolian citizens

Do Mongolians need a tourist visa for Russia?

Mongolians can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Mongolians apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Mongolians prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Mongolia. See your Mongolia country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Mongolians?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Mongolia. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.