Italy Visa RequirementsFor Mongolia passport holders
Mongolian citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Italy. The Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar processes applications for Mongolian passport holders. Italy is one of Europe's most popular destinations for Mongolian travellers, offering Rome's ancient history, Venice's canals, and extraordinary food and art.
Mongolia passport holders require a visa to enter Italy.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar (Zaluuchuudin Avenue 10, Ulaanbaatar). Required documents: valid Mongolian passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay), completed Schengen application form, two passport photos (35mm x 45mm), travel health insurance (minimum EUR 30,000, valid in Italy and all Schengen states), confirmed return flight bookings, hotel reservations, bank statements (last 3-6 months), employment letter with salary and confirmed leave, and proof of ties to Mongolia. The Schengen fee is EUR 90 (~$98 USD). Processing takes 10-15 business days.
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Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Completed Schengen visa application form
Valid Mongolian passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Two passport photos (35mm x 45mm, white background)
Travel health insurance (minimum EUR 30,000, all Schengen states)
Confirmed return flight bookings
Hotel reservations or accommodation proof
Bank statements (last 3-6 months)
Employment letter with salary and confirmed leave
Proof of ties to Mongolia (employment, property, family)
Current Travel Situation
Mongolia to Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy is a Schengen member state and Mongolian citizens require a Schengen visa for Italy and all Schengen countries. The Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar processes Schengen visa applications for Mongolian residents. Italy is one of the most culturally rich countries in the world, with more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other nation. For Mongolian visitors, Italy represents an extraordinary contrast, from the open steppe and nomadic heritage of Mongolia to the dense urban history and Renaissance art of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
How to Get There
No direct Ulaanbaatar-Italy flights exist. Common connections: via Moscow (Aeroflot ULN-SVO then SVO-FCO Rome or SVO-MXP Milan), via Beijing (MIAT/Air China ULN-PEK then PEK-FCO with Alitalia/ITA Airways or Air China), or via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines ULN-IST then IST-FCO/MXP). Total journey from Ulaanbaatar to Rome is approximately 12-18 hours.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the euro (EUR). Italy is moderately expensive in cities but affordable in smaller towns. Budget EUR 80-150 ($90-165 USD) per day for mid-range travel in Rome or Florence. Venice is expensive. Sicily and southern Italy are significantly cheaper. Credit cards are accepted in cities; carry cash for local restaurants and markets.
Practical Tips
Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. Venice: unique canal city with gondolas, St. Mark's Basilica, and Doge's Palace. Florence: the Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Raphael, Leonardo), Michelangelo's David, and the Duomo. Tuscany: rolling vineyards, Siena, and San Gimignano. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre offer spectacular scenery. For Mongolian visitors, Italy's Imperial Roman history has interesting parallels, as Rome was the dominant Western empire at the same time as the Xiongnu empire dominated Central Asia and interacted with the Han Chinese. The 13th-14th century Mongol-Italian connection through Marco Polo is part of both nations' histories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mongolian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Yes. Italy is a Schengen member and Mongolian citizens require a Schengen visa. Apply at the Italian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar. The fee is EUR 90 (~$98 USD) and processing takes 10-15 business days.
What is the Marco Polo connection between Mongolia and Italy?
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who travelled to the Mongol Empire and the court of Kublai Khan in the late 13th century (1271-1295). His book "The Travels of Marco Polo" introduced Europeans to China and Central Asia. This historical connection between Venice (Italy) and the Mongol Empire makes Italy a culturally resonant destination for Mongolian visitors.
How do I fly from Mongolia to Italy?
No direct Ulaanbaatar-Italy flights exist. Common routes: via Moscow (Aeroflot to Rome), via Beijing (MIAT/Air China then ITA Airways to Rome), or via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines). Total journey from Ulaanbaatar to Rome is approximately 12-18 hours.