Mongolia · Spouse visas
Mongolia Spouse of a citizen
First stay: 1 yr
F1 Residence Permit — Spouse of a Mongolian National
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Mongolia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MNT 135k ≈ $37 · $7
- Processing
- Up to 60 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; decision: up to 60 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMNT 135k ≈ $37 · $7
- MNT 135,000 (≈ $37)Standard fee for the F1 residence permit application.
- $7Residency card fee for one person.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is issued for up to 1 year during the first two years and is renewable.
ProcessingUp to 60 days
Standard processing is 60 days.
Where to applyInside the country
After entering, you apply in person for the residence permit at the Immigration Agency within 21 days.
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is the spouse of a Mongolian national.
- The Mongolian spouse invites the applicant by an official request letter stating purpose and duration of stay.
- Applicant has a valid passport with at least 180 days of validity.
What you must show2
- Applicant provides proof of sufficient funding.
- Fees: MNT 135,000 (≈ $37) standard fee and USD 7 residency card fee.
Documents4
- Official marriage certificate with official translation, copy of the Mongolian spouse's ID and address statement from the local khoroo or sum authority.
- Biography of two generations of the family, family inquiry details and a family portrait.
- Immune deficiency syndrome test report and police criminal record from the country of origin with official translation.
- Two photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm), payment receipt, application form and the original visa permission request.
Steps2
- A short-term visitor applies for the residence permit at the Immigration Agency within 21 days after entry.
- First-time applicants attend in person to register biometric data; standard processing takes 60 days.
After you arrive2
- The permit can be issued for up to 1 year for the first two years.
- After a refusal the same type of residence can be re-applied for after 1 year.
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 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
Family-purpose residence permit for the foreign husband or wife of a Mongolian citizen, issued for up to 1 year in the first two years. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of MNT 135,000 (≈ $37) · Standard fee for the F1 residence permit application. 1
- A fee of $7 · Residency card fee for one person. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse of a Mongolian national. 2 1
- The Mongolian spouse invites the applicant by an official request letter stating purpose and duration of stay. 1
- Applicant has a valid passport with at least 180 days of validity. 1
- Applicant provides proof of sufficient funding. 1
- Fees: MNT 135,000 (≈ $37) standard fee and USD 7 residency card fee. 1
- Official marriage certificate with official translation, copy of the Mongolian spouse's ID and address statement from the local khoroo or sum authority. 1
- Biography of two generations of the family, family inquiry details and a family portrait. 1
- Immune deficiency syndrome test report and police criminal record from the country of origin with official translation. 1
- Two photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm), payment receipt, application form and the original visa permission request. 1
- A short-term visitor applies for the residence permit at the Immigration Agency within 21 days after entry. 1
- First-time applicants attend in person to register biometric data; standard processing takes 60 days. 1
- The permit can be issued for up to 1 year for the first two years. 1
- After a refusal the same type of residence can be re-applied for after 1 year. 1
Stay
- Residence permit issued for up to 1 year during the first two years; renewable.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Family members of the F1 holder (husband, wife, partner, parents, grandparents and children under 18) apply for the F1-1 permit.
Official sources
- F1 residence permit: Spouse of a Mongolian national · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permit category F (family purpose) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a citizen United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of MNT 135,000 (≈ $37). Standard fee for the F1 residence permit application. A fee of $7. Residency card fee for one person.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Residence permit issued for up to 1 year during the first two years; renewable.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
Standard processing is 60 days.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Family members of the F1 holder (husband, wife, partner, parents, grandparents and children under 18) apply for the F1-1 permit.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Mongolia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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 2 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.
- F1 residence permit: Spouse of a Mongolian national · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permit category F (family purpose) · Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 2026-10-11
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