Contact Admin. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Possession and use of drugs is illegal. If found guilty you could face a very long prison sentence in an institution with very basic facilities. Though many Mongolians are familiar with foreign visitors, you should be aware of local customs, especially if visiting remote areas or calling on a Mongolian family eg stepping on a door threshold can cause offence.
Be discreet to avoid causing offence. Although not illegal, homosexuality is not generally accepted socially. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel.
Show appropriate respect in Buddhist monasteries. Failure to carry your registration card or passport may lead to a fine. Keep a copy of the bio data page and the page with your Mongolian border immigration stamp separately in a safe place.
In purchasing antiques make sure the supplier presents a certificate of authenticity for the item. You will require the document for exporting the item. Mongolian Customs produces an import, export guide on prohibited items. If you become involved in a commercial dispute or a criminal investigation, you may be prevented from leaving Mongolia until the issue is resolved. This is called a travel ban. If you bring a car into Mongolia you may have to pay a small fee. To help us improve GOV.
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