During the visit of Mongolian President Ts.Elbegdorj to Japan in May 2014, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to provide “multiple-short term visas” for Mongolians. The new visas will come into operation from 10^th August.  Previously Mongolians could travel to Japan for 15 days on a single visa; under the new system they can travel to Japan as many times as they wish (for the 15 days) over a period of three years.