Mongolia
A structured approach to your planning can help organize your departure.
Follow these steps in the months, weeks, and days leading up to your departure.
Confirm passport validity (6+ months). Begin visa application if needed.
Book international flights to ULN. Reserve major tours and festival tickets.
Book Naadam Festival tickets or popular tours well in advance.
Book hotels, hostels, guesthouses. Purchase comprehensive travel insurance.
Consult doctor for vaccinations (Hepatitis, Typhoid, Rabies).
Obtain an International Driving Permit if driving. Research attractions and dining.
Start packing (refer to guide). Make digital and physical copies of documents.
Notify banks of travel dates. Obtain some Mongolian Tugrik (MNT).
Download travel apps (offline maps). Arrange for pet care and mail collection.
Secure major components of your trip well ahead of time.
Learning about Mongolia prior to your trip can enrich your experience.
Complete these steps at home before you leave for a worry-free trip.
Double-check your passport validity and visa requirements just before departure.
These immediate actions upon landing assist a seamless transition into your Mongolian journey.
Proceed through passport control at ULN. Have passport and visa.
Collect your checked baggage from the carousel.
Purchase a local SIM card (Unitel or Mobicom) at the airport.
Find exchange counter or ATM for initial Tugrik.
Follow your planned transport to accommodation (pre-booked, taxi, app).
Take time to orient yourself around your lodging.
Purchase a local SIM card (Unitel or Mobicom) at the airport.
This offers immediate connectivity for navigation and apps.
Exchange a small amount of Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) upon arrival.
Or withdraw from an ATM at the airport for initial expenses.
Locate nearby ATMs, convenience stores, and public transportation.
Familiarize yourself with your immediate neighborhood and landmarks.
Always buy bottled water immediately upon arrival, as tap water in Mongolia is not potable.
These final steps ensure a smooth exit from Ulaanbaatar.
Allocate enough time for check-in, immigration, and security at the airport.
May your departure be as calm as your arrival.
We hope you take wonderful memories of Mongolia home with you.
