Mongolia issues e-visas to 11,484 foreigners in first 5 months

ULAN BATOR, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A total of 11,484 foreigners were granted Mongolian e-visas in the first five months of 2025, an increase of 2.8 times year on year, local media reported on Monday, citing Mongolia's Immigration Agency.

During the period, the country's immigration agency issued 12,268 residence permits, and extended 14,430 residence permits. The residence permit issuance increased 76.3 percent.

Currently, Mongolia's economy relies heavily on export of mineral resources. Tourism is considered one of priority areas for diversifying the economy.

The government has decided to continue the "Years to Visit Mongolia" tourism program until 2028.

Mongolia launched e-visa system on Oct. 1, 2021. According to the Mongolian Tourism Organization, Mongolia has attracted a total of 226,364 foreign tourists since the beginning of 2025.■