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title: Canada visa for citizens of Mongolia
description: "Citizens of Mongolia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100. Processing: 14–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Mongolia

Citizens of Mongolia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 3650 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 14–30 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Gather all documents as per checklist
2. **Complete online application** — Fill out IMM 5257 form on IRCC website and upload documents
3. **Pay visa and biometrics fees** — Pay CAD 100 visa fee and CAD 85 biometrics fee online
4. **Book biometrics appointment** — Schedule appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Mongolia
5. **Attend biometrics appointment** — Provide fingerprints and photograph at VAC
6. **Submit passport (if requested)** — After approval, submit passport for visa stamping
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
8. **Receive passport with visa** — Collect passport from VAC or by courier

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity): Download from IRCC website
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means (bank statements, pay stubs)** (Financial): Show sufficient funds for travel and stay
- **Travel itinerary (flight bookings, accommodation)** (Travel): Provide round-trip flight reservation and hotel bookings
- **Letter of employment or study** (Employment): Include salary, position, and approved leave
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada with proof of status
- **Proof of ties to home country (property, family)** (Supporting): To demonstrate intention to return
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Identity): Pay biometrics fee of CAD 85
- **Visa application fee payment receipt** (Identity): Pay CAD 100 visitor visa fee

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 per person for a short stay
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Sponsorship letter

Funds must be readily available and documented

## Good to know

- Biometrics are mandatory and require in-person attendance at a VAC
- Processing times may vary; apply well in advance
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements showing adequate funds
- **Weak ties to home country** — Include evidence of employment, property, or family in Mongolia
- **Incomplete application or missing documents** — Double-check checklist and submit all required forms

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Mongolia need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Mongolia need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Mongolia stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Mongolia?

Government fee: CA$100.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 14–30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Mongolia need for Canada?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Proof of financial means (bank statements, pay stubs); Travel itinerary (flight bookings, accommodation); Letter of employment or study; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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