section_path: Prime Minister of Mongolia/Tourism
section_name: Tourism
paragraph_text: Tourism
  
  On 29 November 2022, the Government of Mongolia unveiled a major package of measures to promote the country as a growing tourist destination. This included the Government launch of its 'Welcome to Mongolia' campaign, as well as designating 2023–2025 as the 'Years to Visit Mongolia'. The aim of the campaign is to encourage overseas travelers to visit Mongolia for both leisure and tourism. The Government's reforms are focused on opening up more travel routes, modernizing Mongolia's visa system and reducing the cost of flights to the country. In June 2022, Mongolia started allowing South Koreans to enter and stay without a visa for up to 90 days. In January 2023, nationals of 34 countries became exempt from visa requirements for those traveling to Mongolia for tourism purposes. In August 2023, during Oyun-Erdene's visit to the United States, the Prime Minister met with Vice President Kamala Harris and held a joint press conference. During the visit, it was announced that there would be direct flights between the US and Mongolia starting in 2024.