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Mongolia Student permit (E1–E3)
Study Residence Permits (E1, E2, E3)
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Key facts
Student permit (E1–E3) is a student route for Mongolia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MNT 72k ≈ $20
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee MNT 72k ≈ $20; 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).
RenewalRenewable
Extension requests must be filed 5 days before the permit expires.
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 place at a school or university in Mongolia
What you'll need
What you must show1
- Residence permit extension costs MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) at standard processing and MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited.
Documents3
- A request from the inviting institution states the area of study and duration of stay.
- The institution's state registration certificate and licence are required.
- A passport valid at least 180 days and an address statement are required.
Steps1
- An extension is filed 5 days before expiry.
What happens at day 183
How Mongolia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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.
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Full official text
Residence permit categories for foreigners studying at higher education institutions (E1, E2) and at Mongolian language, history, culture and vocational training institutions (E3). 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) · Residence permit extension, standard processing; expedited MNT 144,000 (≈ $40). 2
Requirements
- Residence permit extension costs MNT 72,000 (≈ $20) at standard processing and MNT 144,000 (≈ $40) expedited. 2
- A request from the inviting institution states the area of study and duration of stay. 2 3
- The institution's state registration certificate and licence are required. 2 3
- A passport valid at least 180 days and an address statement are required. 2 3
- An extension is filed 5 days before expiry. 2 3
Stay
- Residence permit for the approved study period; extension processing 5 working days standard, 3 expedited.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Family of higher-education students can apply for E2-1.
Official sources
- Study residence permits E1-E5 (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- E1 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- E3 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
Student permit (E1–E3) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit (E1–E3) | – | – | – |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit (E1–E3)?
A fee of MNT 72,000 (≈ $20). Residence permit extension, standard processing; expedited MNT 144,000 (≈ $40).
How long can I stay on the Student permit (E1–E3)?
Residence permit for the approved study period; extension processing 5 working days standard, 3 expedited.
How long does the Student permit (E1–E3) take to process?
Residence permit extensions take 5 working days (3 working days expedited).
Can I bring my family on the Student permit (E1–E3)?
Family of higher-education students can apply for E2-1.
How are Student permit (E1–E3) holders taxed in Mongolia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit (E1–E3). 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.
- Study residence permits E1-E5 (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- E1 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
- E3 residence permit extension (Immigration Agency) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-10
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