The Mongolian-Russian agreement on terms for reciprocal visa-free travel of its passport holders for up to 30 days will be effective on Friday, November 14^th.

The two countries signed the agreement to erase the difficulties and requirements travelers of both countries face during travel to each country.

The previous visa-free regime between Mongolia and Russia was terminated in 1995. The new Mongolia-Russia visa-free regime will be effective at midnight on the 13th.

Until now, only a few Mongolian citizens, including diplomatic services officers and their families, civil servants under special mandates, JVC employees, and civilians residing near the border were allowed to travel without a visa.

The consulate offices of both countries note that travelers must hold a national ID card and entry certification to travel to each country.

Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russia, Vladimir Vladimirovich Goryachev added,  “Travelers of both countries staying in each country for more than 30 days should apply to related agencies.”