Document checklist
Cape Verde → Mongolia: Short-stay tourist
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.
Required documents
5 itemsIdentity
Photo
Required3.5cm x 4.5cm, the Consular Department states this exact size is mandatory.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
Valid passport
RequiredMust be valid for at least 6 months before your intended travel to Mongolia.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
Visa application (e-visa or in person)
RequiredCitizens of 98 eligible countries can apply for a K2 tourist e-visa online at evisa.mn, no need to submit your passport or original documents in person; approval typically arrives by email within 72 hours (allow longer during peak season, or if additional documents are requested). Carry a digital or printed copy of your e-visa when you travel. If your nationality isn't on the eligible list, you must apply in person at the nearest Mongolian embassy or consulate instead, submitting every document as a physical hard copy, soft copies aren't accepted there. A standard tourist visa allows up to 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days at the Immigration Agency of Mongolia (apply at least 4 days before it expires).
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
Financial
Proof of sufficient funds
Bank statements covering the past 6 months, if requested by the visa officer.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
Visa fee
RequiredNon-refundable. For e-visa applicants, paid online during the application. For embassy applicants, proof of payment is submitted with the application.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department
Why applications on this route get refused
Submitting digital copies to an embassy in person
For the traditional (non-e-visa) application route, the Consular Department states explicitly that all documents must be hard copies, soft copies are not accepted.
How to avoid it: Print every required document before your embassy appointment if you're not using the e-visa system.
Passport not valid for long enough
Mongolia requires at least 6 months' passport validity before your intended travel date.
How to avoid it: Renew your passport before applying if it doesn't meet this margin.
Photo doesn't match the required size
The Consular Department states the 3.5cm x 4.5cm photo size is mandatory, not just a suggestion.
How to avoid it: Have your photo taken specifically to Mongolia's specification rather than reusing a generic passport photo.
Sources
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia · checked 9 Sept 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Consular Department · checked 9 Sept 2026
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