Latest update on COVID 19 SITUATION in MONGOLIA
update: 21st march 2022
COVID-19 REGULATIONS -2022
COVID-19 infections are decreasing in Mongolia, with under 100 new infections reported on average each day. That’s 3% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on September 7, 2021.
There have been 466,537 infections reported in the country since the pandemic began. (Mongolian population 3,378,078- March, 2022 )
There is no limitation in the country anymore, life is getting back to new normal again.
Mongolia fully opened its air gates to international travel from February 14, 2022
- NO PCR - PCR test or rapid test are not required to enter Mongolia.
- Vaccination is not required - Both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers can travel to Mongolia without any limitation -Effective as of March 14, 2022
- NO testing is required upon arrival at the border points.
- NO quarantine or self-isolation.
- Free vaccinations and treatments are available for travelers.
-When you leave Mongolia - Tests are required depending on which country you return to and which airline you fly with. Just for an example Turkish Airlines does not require a PCR test for passengers with 2 doses of vaccine. in General everybody in capital Ulaanbaatar wears mask indoors however it is not strictly required to wear mask.
Kazakh tour crew and staff have fully vaccinated with 4 doses of vaccine. (2 doses of Verocell Sinopharm and Pfizer)
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO ULAANBAATAR MONGOLIA
Regular scheduled flights to Mongolia:
South Korea-Seoul, Japan-Tokyo, Thailand-Bangkok, Germany-Frankfurt- (via Moscow)
Lists of airlines doing international flights from & to UB/Ulaanbatar, Mongolia
MIAT and AERO MONGOLIA /UB – Tokyo, Japan – UB/
MIAT /UB – Seoul, South Korea – UB/
KOREAN AIR and ASIANA AIRLINES /Seoul, South Korea – UB – Seoul/
MIAT /UB – Frankfurt, Germany – UB/
TURKISH AIRLINES /Istanbul, Turkey – UB – Istanbul/
HUNNU AIRLINES /UB – Almaty, Kazakhstan – UB also UB – NurSultan, Kazakhstan – UB/
Starting from end of March there would be regular flights via Beijing and some other cities of China.
TRAVEL ADVISORY /2021-12-26/
To extend the partial undertaking of high-alert preparedness until March 31, 2022;
• To temporarily suspend entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints, except for Chinggis Khaan, until March 31, 2022;
• Persons entering Mongolia must present proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. In case of a positive PCR test, the passenger must present proof that they have recovered from Covid-19 within the last 3 months. Any risks, costs and liability arising from the violation of this requirement shall be borne by the individual, the business entity, and the host organization.
• Persons arriving from abroad shall be quarantined at a government designated facility for 3 days. PCR tests shall be taken during quarantine. In case the PCR test is positive, the person shall be transferred to a hospital for treatment.
• After the 3 days quarantine at the state designated facility persons have to follow home quarantine regime for 7 days.
• Persons entering Mongolia are subject to rapid and PCR tests at the border checkpoint (not applicable to children aged 4 or under). In the event of a “positive” rapid test at the border checkpoint, the person shall be quarantined until the PCR test results are available.
• The above-mentioned quarantine and other measures are also applicable to nationals of countries which Mongolia has mutually accepted Covid-19 vaccine certification.
source: Consul.mn, CONSULAR DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MONGOLIA
COVID-19 REGULATIONS
Latest news about Mongolia and the pandemic. Mongolian government's policy is to receive tourists as smoothly as possible. The government will require full dose of vaccination for all tourists that traveling to Mongolia. Government will allow any tourist who tested with PCR within 3 days prior to entering Mongolia, and full dose of vaccination, except citizens of India and UK. Please contact us to get latest information.
Since COVID-19 vaccination rollout launched, 74.5 percent of the citizens in the capital city have received the first dose of the vaccine, while 70.5 percent have been fully vaccinated and 15 percent have received their third jabs - by 25th Sep, 2021. Moreover, a total of 66,207 children aged 12-15 and 26,099 children aged 16-17, and 2889 pregnant women have been fully immunized against COVID-19.
We strongly recommend travelers to Mongolia be fully vaccinated. It's normally the case that travelers are more susceptible to picking up Covid while in transit.
Latest news 25th September, 2021:
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. 2,851 new cases have been detected after conducting tests nationwide within the past 24 hours, reported the Ministry of Health. More specifically, 1,683 new cases were detected in the capital city, with 1,168 cases in rural regions. As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mongolia now stands at 277,997. In the past 24 hours 5,211 patients have made recoveries.
Furthermore, 11 new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, raising the country’s death toll to 1,046. Currently, 21,532 people are receiving hospital treatment for COVID-19 whilst 57,490 people with mild symptoms of COVID-19 are being isolated at home.
Updated: 25th September 2021
Coronavirus update - 6th June 2021
In the past 24 hours, 1,288 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Break down - newly registered infections -6.6.2021
1,030 in Ulaanbaatar
285 new cases were registered in rural areas.
185 people were healed and 4 died.
As of today, 5,802 people are being treated.
Tourism in Mongolia.
Mongolian government opens borders to travelers from July 1st, 2021. According to new rule, travelers who fully vaccinated can enter Mongolia without any restrictions with proof of vaccination.
Traveler's who haven't get vaccinated and are traveling with a tour operator/agent can enter Mongolia with a proof of PCR test but would be quarantined for 7 days and can travel in Mongolia with a negative result of PCR test on 8th day.
Independent travelers / back packers can enter Mongolia with negative result of PCR test that is been tested 3 days prior to entering Mongolia, who are not traveling with any tour operator/agent would get quarantined 14 days in Ulaanbaatar, and can travel free after a negative result of PCR test on 15th day of isolation.
Please contact dosjan@kazakhtour.com for more detailed information.
Latest news about Mongolia and the pandemic. - 7th may- 2021
Mongolian government's policy is to receive tourists as smoothly as possible. The government will not require vaccination from tourists. Government will allow any tourist who tested with PCR within 3 days prior to entering Mongolia starting from 1st July.
Currently, 50% of Mongolian citizens had the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Government is planning to fully vaccinate all citizens until July 1st 2021. Our tour crew and staff have fully vaccinated.
We strongly recommend travelers to Mongolia be fully vaccinated. It's normally the case that travelers are more susceptible to picking up Covid while in transit.
Covid update -30th April, 2021.
COVID-19 REGULATIONS
Government working on regulations related to pandemic. Soon the rules would be published. We would update information when the Covid-19 regulations came up.
The government's policy is to receive tourists as smoothly as possible. Mongolian government will not require vaccination from tourists. Government will allow any tourist who tested with PCR within 3 days prior to entering Mongolia.
Currently, one third of Mongolian citizens are vaccinated. Government is planning to vaccinate all citizens until 1st of July. Our tour crew and staff have fully vaccinated.
Coronavirus Mongolia update -22nd April, 2021
Mongolian borders open to vaccinated travelers from May 1st, Prime minister announces. Mongolian government authorities working on new rules that would apply for tourists during pandemic period.
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases the Government of Mongolia has placed the country under lockdown and a “red all-out-readiness” status from 10 to 25 April. Internal travel, including within Ulaanbaatar, will be prohibited with exceptions only for emergency vehicles and funerals. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals will remain open throughout.
Precautionary measures introduced by the Mongolian authorities include:
- restrictions on public gatherings
- fines for not wearing a mask in public
- the suspension of all international commercial air and rail routes until at least 30 April 2021. You should check the status of any upcoming flights or trains into and out of Mongolia with your airline/booking agent
- the closure to foreign nationals of road crossings between Mongolia and Russia
- the closure of all borders between China and Mongolia until further notice
- the cancellation of all domestic flights
Coronavirus Mongolia, Daily update -January 2021
By 11th January, 2021: There are 1442 confirmed corona virus cases in Mongolia. There are 0 deaths and 896 recovered cases.
Country shut all borders including airways and railways until 1st July 2021. Schools and Universities are closed until further notice.
There are strict limitation in terms of transportation and movement within Mongolia.
Mongolia was the one of the first countries who closed all border gates to China. The first case of coronavirus was registered in Mongolia on March 10, 2020, which was imported from Europe.
Hotels, tourists camps and restaurants are working under government regulations.
As most of other countries international tourism shut until unknown date, however government might allow tourists to travel in Mongolia starting from July 2021. if you have booked a tour with us, then we recommend you not to cancel. Kazakh Tours can refund your money even at last minutes related to pandemic situation.
Please contact us if you need more detailed information about Coronavirus situation in Mongolia.
Update: 11th January 2021.
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