Gobi Desert
Expansive desert known for its unique landscapes.
~4 h Free entry
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities; E-visa Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
2l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxis
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
102
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Rare
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Сайн уу
Sain uu
Goodbye
Баяртай
Bayartai
Please
Гуйя
Guiya
Thank you
Баярлалаа
Bayarlalaa
Sorry
Уучлаарай
Uuchlaarai
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Та англиар ярьдаг уу?
Ta angliar yarydag uu?
I don’t understand
Би ойлгохгүй байна
Bi oilgokhgui baina
Can you speak slowly, please?
Та удаан ярьж өгч болох уу?
Ta udaan yaryj ögch bolokh uu?
Can you help me, please?
Та надад туслаж өгч болох уу?
Ta nadad tuslaj ögch bolokh uu?
What does this mean?
Энэ юу гэсэн үг вэ?
Ene yuu gesen üg ve?
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