Mongolia · Investing
Mongolia Investor B1
Investment needed: $100k+
Investor Visa and Residence Permit (B1)
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Key facts
Investor B1 is an investing route for Mongolia. Applicants need an investment of $100k+. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $100k+
- Government fees
- MNT 72k ≈ $20
- Processing
- 5 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee MNT 72k ≈ $20; investment $100k+; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMNT 72k ≈ $20
- MNT 72,000 (≈ $20)Residence permit extension, standard processing; expedited MNT 144,000 (≈ $40); residence card MNT 10,000 (≈ $3) (21,000 when renewed).
Invested and held$100k+
- $100,000Minimum capital contribution per investor in a private limited company with 25% or more foreign ownership (foreign-invested company); proof by bank transfer advice, customs declaration or asset valuation certificate.
RenewalRenewable
Extension requests must be filed 5 days before the permit expires, and the permit can be extended up to 3 years.
Processing5 working days
Residence permit extensions take 5 working days (3 working days expedited).
Where to applyInside the country
After entering on a visa, you apply for the residence permit at the Immigration Agency within 21 days of arrival.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a sponsor in Mongolia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The investment is in a private limited company with 25% or more foreign ownership (a foreign-invested company).
What you must show4
- The minimum capital contribution is USD 100,000 per investor. This is the rule for a foreign-invested company; the visa document lists state no amount.
- Proof is a bank transfer advice, customs declaration or asset valuation certificate.
- Residence permit extension costs MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) at standard processing and MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited.
- The residence card costs MNT 10,000, (≈ $3) or MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) when renewed.
Documents4
- Visa permission needs a request letter from the inviting company, its state registration certificate and licence, and a passport copy.
- The visa application also includes the investor e-reference letter from the Ministry of Economy and Development, a proxy letter, a stamp duty receipt and the application form.
- Residence permission needs the company request letter, investor card and registration certificate, and an office lease.
- It also needs a district tax office statement and reference, confirmation of investments, local governor confirmation, photos and passport.
Steps1
- Residence permission is requested within 21 days of entry.
What happens at day 183
How Mongolia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in 12 consecutive monthsPermanent resident taxpayer; alternatively 50% or more of taxable income from Mongolia
- Foreign-source income
A permanent resident taxpayer (183 days or more in 12 consecutive months, or 50% or more of income from Mongolia) is taxed on income from Mongolia and abroad; since 1 January 2023 employment income is taxed at 10% up to MNT 120 million (≈ $33,300), 15% from 120 to 180 million and 20% above.
All tax rules for Mongolia Tax records checked
Full official text
Visa and residence category for an investor or shareholder of a foreign-invested Mongolian company; long stays need a residence permit within 21 days of arrival. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least $100,000 · Minimum capital contribution per investor in a private limited company with 25% or more foreign ownership (foreign-invested company); proof by bank transfer advice, customs declaration or asset valuation certificate. 3
- A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) · Residence permit extension, standard processing; expedited MNT 144,000 (≈ $40); residence card MNT 10,000 (≈ $3) (21,000 when renewed). 4
Requirements
- The investment is in a private limited company with 25% or more foreign ownership (a foreign-invested company). 1
- The minimum capital contribution is USD 100,000 per investor. This is the rule for a foreign-invested company; the visa document lists state no amount. 3 1
- Proof is a bank transfer advice, customs declaration or asset valuation certificate. 3
- Residence permit extension costs MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) at standard processing and MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited. 4
- The residence card costs MNT 10,000, (≈ $3) or MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) when renewed. 4
- Visa permission needs a request letter from the inviting company, its state registration certificate and licence, and a passport copy. 1
- The visa application also includes the investor e-reference letter from the Ministry of Economy and Development, a proxy letter, a stamp duty receipt and the application form. 1
- Residence permission needs the company request letter, investor card and registration certificate, and an office lease. 1
- It also needs a district tax office statement and reference, confirmation of investments, local governor confirmation, photos and passport. 1
- Residence permission is requested within 21 days of entry. 1
Stay
- Investor residence permit up to 1 year at first, extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry; visa permission processing 3 to 5 business days.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Investor status; employment needs a work permit.
Family
Spouse or partner, parents, grandparents and children under 18 may apply for B1-1 family permission.
Official sources
- Visa and Residence Permits — Visa Information · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Investor visa and family visa permissions (B categories) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Company Registration Guide 2026 — FIC share and investment evidence · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026
- B1 investor residence permit extension requirements and term · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
Investor B1 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor B1 | Needs an investment of $100k+ | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Global Investor Programme Singapore | Needs an investment from SGD 10M ≈ $7.8M | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor B1?
An investment of at least $100,000. Minimum capital contribution per investor in a private limited company with 25% or more foreign ownership (foreign-invested company); proof by bank transfer advice, customs declaration or asset valuation certificate. A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20). Residence permit extension, standard processing; expedited MNT 144,000 (≈ $40); residence card MNT 10,000 (≈ $3) (21,000 when renewed).
How long can I stay on the Investor B1?
Investor residence permit up to 1 year at first, extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry; visa permission processing 3 to 5 business days.
How long does the Investor B1 take to process?
Residence permit extensions take 5 working days (3 working days expedited).
Can I work on the Investor B1?
Investor status; employment needs a work permit.
Can I bring my family on the Investor B1?
Spouse or partner, parents, grandparents and children under 18 may apply for B1-1 family permission.
How are Investor B1 holders taxed in Mongolia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor B1. The standard rules apply: A permanent resident taxpayer (183 days or more in 12 consecutive months, or 50% or more of income from Mongolia) is taxed on income from Mongolia and abroad; since 1 January 2023 employment income is taxed at 10% up to MNT 120 million (≈ $33,300), 15% from 120 to 180 million and 20% above. A law of 26 June 2026 changes the scale from 1 January 2027.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Visa and Residence Permits — Visa Information · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Investor visa and family visa permissions (B categories) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Company Registration Guide 2026 — FIC share and investment evidence · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- B1 investor residence permit extension requirements and term · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
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