Mongolia · Business / Startup
Mongolia Rep office head B3
First stay: 3 yrs
Head of a Foreign Entity Representative Office (B3)
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Key facts
Rep office head B3 is a business / startup route for Mongolia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MNT 72k ≈ $20 · MNT 10k ≈ $3
- Processing
- 5 working days
- First stay
- 3 yrs
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
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- Needs a sponsor in Mongolia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The foreign entity has a representative office registered under Mongolian law.
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).
Documents2
- Documents are a request letter from the inviting entity, the office's registration documents and the passport.
- A sector licence is included where applicable.
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
Up to 3 years 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 managing a Mongolian representative office of a foreign legal entity. 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 foreign entity has a representative office registered under Mongolian law. 2
- Documents are a request letter from the inviting entity, the office's registration documents and the passport. 2 3
- A sector licence is included where applicable. 2 3
- Residence permission is requested within 21 days of entry. 2 3
Stay
- Residence permit extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry.
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Management of the representative office.
Family
Family can apply for B3-1 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
- B3 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
Rep office head B3 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep office head B3 | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Foreign enterprise exec B2 | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| 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 Rep office head B3?
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 Rep office head B3?
Residence permit extendable up to 3 years; extension filed 5 days before expiry.
How long does the Rep office head B3 take to process?
Residence permit extensions take 5 working days (3 working days expedited).
Can I work on the Rep office head B3?
Management of the representative office.
Can I bring my family on the Rep office head B3?
Family can apply for B3-1 permission.
How are Rep office head B3 holders taxed in Mongolia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Rep office head B3. 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 3 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
- B3 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
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