Not very many expats settle in Mongolia and those that do find that life can get a little boring ... The temperatures go from one extreme to the other with the mercury hitting the 30s and above in the summer and then plummeting to well below -30 degrees Celcius in the winter. Bring plenty of books to read during those cold winter months - and read more expat advice right here.
- Expat Clubs
- Schools
- Local News Sources
- Country Information
- Resident and Work visa information
- How to get a driving license
- Where to live and about the accomodation types
- Healthcare information including Hospitals and Insurance
Expat Clubs
International Women’s Association of Mongolia
IWAM is a non-profit, non-religious NGO, run voluntarily by its members. IWAM is an organisation for women of all nationalities to come together, socialise, and do charitable work in Mongolia. For over twenty years, the organisation has raised funds to help vulnerable women and children in Mongolia.
Address: PO Box 993, Central Post Office, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iwammongolia.com
International Schools
International School of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The International School of Ulaanbaatar (ISU) is an independent co-educational day school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Pre-School to Grade 12. The school is located in the city of Ulaabaatar, the capital of the country, Mongolia.
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Address: Four Seasons Garden, Khan-Uul District, 15 Khoroo, PO Box 36/10, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-17032
Tel: +976 70160010, +976 70160020
Fax: +976 70160012
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.isumongolia.edu.mn
British School of Ulaanbaatar
The British School of Ulaanbaatar is modeled on the English International School system, offering a broad and challenging educational program to students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Curriculum: British
Address: 4nd Khoroo, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar-17043, Mongolia
Tel: +976 11-347788
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.britishschool.edu.mn
Ulaanbaatar Elite International School
Curriculum: IGCSE
Address: Seoul Street, 2nd Khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tel: +976 70105010
Email: [email protected]
Website: elite.edu.mn
The English School of Mongolia
ESM exists to provide an education for students living in Mongolia that is genuinely English in style and substance. Their background is both innovative and traditional, based on democratic and liberal thinking.
Curriculum: British
Address: 1 khoroo, Bayanzurkh District, Mongolia
Tel: +976 70 15 40 15
Email: [email protected]
Website: esm.edu.mn
American School of Ulaanbaatar
The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an International school located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ASU opened its door to students in 2006. It is one of two Pre-K through to twelfth grade international schools in Mongolia. ASU graduates attend universities and colleges in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Austria, China and many other countries.
Curriculum: American
Address: Zaisan Hill 11, Khan Uul District, Ulaanbaatar – 15160, Mongolia
Tel: +976 11 348888
Fax: +976 11 345359
Local News in English
UB Post
Mongolian national independent English weekly newspaper. Includes current news and archived contents from earlier weeks.
Website: ubpost.mongolnews.mn
Business Mongolia
Mongolian business news, articles and more.
Website: www.business-mongolia.com
Country Information
Location: Asia
Capital City: Ulaanbaatar
Other Important Cities:
Currency: Tugrug
Language: Mongolian
Calling Code: +976
Internet TLD: .ms
Electricity: Mongolia runs on 230V 50Hz.
Emergency Numbers:
Ambulance: 103
Fire: 101
Police: 102
Country Information
en.wikipedia.org
Embassy Information
embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/mongolia
Residents Visa and Work Permit information
Nationals from certain countries including the US and the EU may enter and stay in Mongolia visa free for a limited period. Other countries, including the African continent, Middle East, most of Asia must acquire a visa from a Mongolian embassy or consulate in their home or host country. The Mongolian embassy in the UK has a list of countries with visa waivers: embassyofmongolia.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=71&lang=en
There are 13 types of visas: Diplomatic, Official, International , Business, Private, Tourist, Work, Investor, Immigration, Religious, NGO, Student and Media visits
Documents required:
- Passport with a validity date at least six months beyond the end of the applications intended period of stay in Mongolia
- Completed visa Application Form for Tourists with one passport size photo,
- Travel itinerary, hotel reservation and insurance are preferable
- For extended stays in Mongolia, this would normally employment with a Mongolian company. A 30-day work visa can be converted into a multiple-entry work visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Consequently, expats must apply for a long-term residence permit, valid for as long as the work permit. These permits are usually appled for by employer representatives on behalf of the expat employee.
Driving License
Expats may use their domestic license in conjunction with an international license to drive legally in Mongolia.
The road conditions in Mongolia are challenging to traverse. These are poorly maintained; some traffic signals are broken, street lighting is inadequate. Locals and residents are undisciplined with their driving.
Healthcare
The facilities and services in Mongolia are not up to Western standards and are very limited. Medical institutions are found in Ulaanbaatar; outside the city there are very few. Emergency healthcare is also limited. Medications are scarce so expats must stock up on essential personal medications and prescription drugs as these will not be available in the country. Cash payments are to be expected; expats are advised to obtain a comprehensive health insurance that can reimburse cost of treatments and even medical evacuation.
Health Insurance
Cigna Global Health Options
Cigna Global Health Options specialise in providing expatriate health plans that are designed to give comprehensive overseas medical cover for people who are living and working abroad. They provide medical evacuation insurance cover.
Website: www.cignaglobal.com
Hospitals
Yonsei Friendship Hospital
Address: PO Box 1035, 13 Peace Avenue, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tel: +976 11 313 321, +976 11 329 589
Fax: +976 11 329 589
Traumatology Hospital
Address: Bayngol District, Chingongu Street, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tel: +976 96 66 9431
Achtan Hospital
Address: 1 Artayus St., Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tel: +976 11 689 623
