PASSPORTS AND VISA
Every tourist must be in possession of a full valid passport, entry and exit visa. You may take visa from Mongolian Embassy where you need two photos, valid passport and authorization from tour operators.

Visa for individual travellers:
General requirements for all types of Mongolian visas are:

	One filled- in visa application form
	Statement of travel dates
	A valid passport
	One recent passport size photograph
	Self-addressed and pre-paid envelope are required in case visa applied by post
Visas, except transit visas are issued by the embassy's organization concerned. The normal time required for a visa to be processed is one week, for a transit visa 48 hours without any authorizations.

CUSTOMS
Every tourist must complete a customs declaration form which should be retained until departure. This allows free import and re-export of articles intended for personal use for duration of stay. It is prohibited to import and export:

MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical services are available everywhere. All necessary expenses connected with medical treatment are to be paid by patient.
But your private first-aid kid is advisable. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.

ELECTRIC CURRENT
The standard voltage in Mongolia is 220 volts/50 Hz. Sockets require a European two-pin type plug or adaptor.

CURRENCY
There is no limit on foreign currency, traveler's cheques, etc. brought to Mongolia. Foreign currency must be registered at Mongolian customs. The Banks have a network of branch and exchanging bureau at most hotels. There are duty free shops where convertible currencies are accepted. In these a wide range of goods may be bought for foreign currency at favorable prices - typical Mongolian souvenirs, furs, cashmere garments, camel wool blankets, national costumes, horns, etc. ln all other local shops only local currency is used. It is advisable to keep receipts as these may be required at customs on departure. Diners Club, American Express and Visa Card are accepted for payment at duty free shops and hotels.

ACCOMODATION
Rooms of deluxe, semi-deluxe, first class and tourist categories are available at the hotels in Ulaanbaatar and Mongolian Ger at the tourist camp.

TRANSPORTATION
Transport to or from Mongolia is usually by air or train. Flights are run all year by MIAT (Mongolian International Air Transport) to Berlin, Moscow, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Irkustk.

Aeroflot, Korean Air and Air China are also operating flights.

ENTERTAINMENTS
The world classic and national opera, ballet, folk concert and circus are main evening entertainments offered to tourists. Visits to evening entertainments are possible during the weekends.

SHOPPING
Time is allowed for shopping in Ulaanbaatar and at the tourist camps. There are many duty free shops where convertible currencies are accepted. A wide range of goods may be bought for foreign currency at favorable prices - typical Mongolia souvenirs, wines, furs, garments in cashmere, camel wool blankets, national costumes, boots, jewelers, carpets, books records, horns, etc. In all other local shops local currency must be used. Arranging a visit to Mongolia will prove to be one of the most unusual and interesting experiences of your lifetime. Remote as it is, and guarding carefully the age-old customs and cultures. Mongolia remains one of the foremost and progressive people in the world. And, like most countries where you are the foreigner, you will find those two little things called "politeness and consideration" will go a long way in the land of Chinggis Khan.