Mongolia · Business / Startup
Mongolia Foreign enterprise exec B2
First stay: 1 yr
Investor Representative or Executive of a Foreign-Invested Enterprise (B2)
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Key facts
Foreign enterprise exec B2 is a business / startup route for Mongolia. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MNT 72k ≈ $20 · MNT 10k ≈ $3
- Processing
- 5 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMNT 72k ≈ $20 · MNT 10k ≈ $3
- MNT 72,000 (≈ $20)Residence permit fee, standard processing (MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited).
- MNT 10,000 (≈ $3)Residency card fee (MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) where the card must be renewed).
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).
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a sponsor in Mongolia
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is an investor representative or executive of a foreign-invested enterprise.
- Where the person is employed, a preliminary work permit and work permit from the labour authority apply.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) · Residence permit fee, standard processing (MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited).
- A fee of MNT 10,000 (≈ $3) · Residency card fee (MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) where the card must be renewed).
Documents1
- Documents are the appointment and host entity documents, company registration, passport and a request letter from the inviting entity.
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 a foreign national appointed as investor representative or executive management of a foreign-invested Mongolian enterprise. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) · Residence permit fee, standard processing (MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited). 3
- A fee of MNT 10,000 (≈ $3) · Residency card fee (MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) where the card must be renewed). 3
Requirements
- The applicant is an investor representative or executive of a foreign-invested enterprise. 2 3
- Where the person is employed, a preliminary work permit and work permit from the labour authority apply. 4
- Documents are the appointment and host entity documents, company registration, passport and a request letter from the inviting entity. 2 3
- Residence permission is requested within 21 days of entry. 2 3
Stay
- Residence permit up to 1 year at first for investor-type visas, extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Executive duties in the approved role; work permit where required.
Family
Family can apply for B2-1 permission.
Official sources
- B1/B2/B3 investor residence-permit categories · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Investor, work, entry visa, family and residence-permit overview · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- B2 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Pre-work permit, work visa and employment conditions · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
Foreign enterprise exec B2 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign enterprise exec B2 | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Rep office head B3 | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| SMART Visa S · 2 years Thailand | Needs savings of ฿600k+ ≈ $18k | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Business Manager Japan | Needs an investment of ¥30M+ ≈ $189k | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Golden · Entrepreneur United Arab Emirates | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Foreign enterprise exec B2?
A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20). Residence permit fee, standard processing (MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited). A fee of MNT 10,000 (≈ $3). Residency card fee (MNT 21,000 (≈ $6) where the card must be renewed).
How long can I stay on the Foreign enterprise exec B2?
Residence permit up to 1 year at first for investor-type visas, extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry.
How long does the Foreign enterprise exec B2 take to process?
Residence permit extensions take 5 working days (3 working days expedited).
Can I work on the Foreign enterprise exec B2?
Limited. Executive duties in the approved role; work permit where required.
Can I bring my family on the Foreign enterprise exec B2?
Family can apply for B2-1 permission.
How are Foreign enterprise exec B2 holders taxed in Mongolia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Foreign enterprise exec B2. 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 2026-10-10 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.
- B1/B2/B3 investor residence-permit categories · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Investor, work, entry visa, family and residence-permit overview · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- B2 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- Pre-work permit, work visa and employment conditions · Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the changes page, and the methodology page explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email contact@stayglobe.app with a link to the official source.