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No. Mongolia passport holders must apply for a tourist (L) visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate before travel. Standard processing is 4–7 business days; express is 2–3 business days. Fees range from USD $30 to $140 depending on nationality and reciprocity.
Full visa required. Apply at Chinese embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Processing time 4-7 business days. Required documents: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, flight and hotel reservations, invitation letter (if applicable).
Cards that work: Visa, Mastercard
Often unreliable: American Express (rarely accepted at Chinese merchants), Discover and Diners Club (almost never accepted)
| Provider | Data | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 5–20 | $9–$32 | Reliable China coverage. |
| Holafly | 5–unlimited | $19–$50 | Unlimited data for heavy users. |
| Nomad | 5–20 | $11–$30 | Cheaper alternative with good coverage. |
VPN that works: Astrill (StealthVPN protocol), LetsVPN
Avoid: Most consumer VPN protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard standard) are blocked in China. Only obfuscated / StealthVPN protocols work. Free VPN apps blocked in China; use paid obfuscated ones
Not eligible for the departure sales-tax refund.
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Sources: Alipay international (official) · Diplomatic missions in Beijing (Wikipedia)