ULAN BATOR, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia has extended its visa-free access for tourists from 34 countries until the end of 2026, according to the country's Immigration Agency (MIA) on Saturday.
The government's decision prolongs the visa-free entry regime for citizens of 32 European countries and two island countries through Dec. 31, 2026, the MIA said in a statement.
Individuals holding ordinary passports from these countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary and New Zealand, who come to Mongolia for tourism purposes are eligible for visa-free entry for no more than 30 days, it added.
Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining an open and tourism-friendly policy, the Mongolian authorities have decided to continue the "Years to Visit Mongolia" tourism program until 2028 to promote the development of four-season tourism in the country.
According to the Mongolian Tourism Organization, the landlocked Asian country recorded a total of 846,103 inbound tourist visits by foreign passport holders in 2025. ■