Mongolia - Investor Visa / Residence Permit

Key requirements

We use USD 100,000 as the statutory floor per qualifying foreign investor. Budget company stamp duty, legal fees, lease deposits, and travel for in-person immigration steps on top of share capital.

• Income we use for estimatesNot set in data
• SavingsOften ~$100,000+
• Accepted income typesSavings only
• Remote work allowedNo
• Local employment allowedYes
• Health insuranceNot flagged in model
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)Often 2–4 months (company setup, investment proof, visa, then residence card)

Company registration through LERO often takes about a month including document prep. e-business.mn, e-invest.mn, and eimmigration.mn are separate portals. A local lawyer or accountant helps with tax and social insurance registration.

1. 1

   Confirm investment and ownership rules

   Check that you will hold at least 25% of shares and invest at least USD 100,000 per foreign investor in a Mongolian limited liability company.

2. 2

   Get your F register number

   Obtain the 13-digit foreigner ID (F register) through e-Mongolia after entry, at the Immigration Agency, or by emailing immigration support before you travel if needed.

3. 3

   Register the foreign-invested company

   Prepare charter, address proof, and shareholder papers, then file with the Legal Entity Registration Office (LERO) via e-business.mn or the One Stop Service Center.

4. 4

   Transfer and prove investment capital

   Wire funds from abroad into a Mongolian corporate bank account or document non-cash assets with customs or valuation papers that show the USD 100,000 floor.

5. 5

   Register for tax and social insurance

   After LERO approval, register the company with district tax and social insurance offices so later residence papers show active compliance.

6. 6

   Obtain investment confirmation

   Request investor confirmation or reference letters through the e-invest.mn portal and the Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia as required for visa filing.

7. 7

   Gather visa and civil documents

   Compile passport copies, company registration certificate, investment proof, office lease, tax references, photos, and any medical or police papers your consulate lists.

8. 8

   Apply for the B1 investor visa

   File at a Mongolian embassy or consulate, or follow in-country guidance if you are already lawfully present. Keep the company invitation or request letter aligned with your role as shareholder or executive.

9. 9

   Enter Mongolia and file residence permit

   Within 21 days of arrival, submit the residence permit application on eimmigration.mn with company papers, tax statements, address confirmation, and investment proof.

10. 10

    Attend Immigration Agency in person

    Complete biometric registration and submit supporting documents physically as required. Standard processing is often about 10 business days on the portal.

11. 11

    Collect your residence card and renew

    Pick up the alien residence card, keep the company active and tax-compliant, and apply to extend before expiry. Extensions can run up to three years when business and employment conditions are met.

Mongolian investment and immigration rules can change, including draft amendments to the Investment Law. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm current B1 and residence checklists with Invest Mongolia, the Immigration Agency, and licensed counsel before you transfer funds.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-06-15

Citizenship & nationality

The B1 investor category is for shareholders, appointed investor representatives, and executive managers of foreign-invested companies. Most nationalities can apply once the company and investment are registered, but consular and in-country document lists still vary by passport.

• •Investment Law Article 3.1.5 requires at least USD 100,000 per foreign investor who owns 25% or more of a Mongolian company. Cash, equipment, or intellectual property can qualify with proper proof.
• •Register the company with LERO (often via e-business.mn). Post-registration tax and social insurance enrollment is mandatory.
• •Obtain investment confirmation through e-invest.mn and the Investment and Trade Agency before visa and residence filings.
• •Apply for a residence permit within 21 days of arrival through eimmigration.mn. First-time applicants must appear in person at the Immigration Agency for biometrics.
• •Initial investor residence permits are commonly issued for up to one year and may extend for up to three years per extension while the company stays active, employs locals where required, and pays taxes.

Use Invest Mongolia’s visa guide, eimmigration.mn, and your Mongolian consulate for the live checklist before you wire capital.

Best for

• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: No
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Investor residence renews with maintained investment and compliant operations. Ordinary Mongolian citizenship is a separate, restrictive track and is not the typical goal of this route.

Practical difficulty

hard

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Hard reflects company incorporation abroad and in Ulaanbaatar, source-of-funds proof, multiple government portals, and mandatory in-country filing rather than a simple consulate stamp.