WORLD EXPORT DEVELOPMENT FORUM 2023
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Note: Please check for biweekly updates on visas, hotels, flights and tourism packages
Participation in WEDF 2023 and business development meetings are free of charge and subject to confirmation by the organizers. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation costs.
WEDF, including its related events, takes place from Monday, 26 June through Thursday, 29 June. The Official Opening will be in the morning of 27 June. The Official Closing will be in the afternoon of 28 June.
Before the official opening, on Monday 26 June, related events include the launch of a SheTrades Hub for Mongolia, an LLDC Private Sector Preparatory Meeting, and Business Clinics.
After the closing, on Thursday 29 June, there will be a capacity-building day, dedicated to organic certification, quality management system, market linkages and e-commerce training.
The event takes place in English. Simultaneous interpretation from and into Mongolian will be offered for WEDF plenary sessions.
Mongolia: business development
Mongolia's commitment to diversifying into non-traditional export areas, as well as its young population, present exciting opportunities for businesses looking to expand into new markets. Mongolia positions itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The country has demonstrated its commitment to developing its non-mining sectors, with a particular focus on agribusiness, prioritizing pine nuts and services, as well as tourism and ICT. Particularly, Mongolia supports women entrepreneurs and youth businesses.
Entry requirements for Mongolia
Mongolia allows many countries to travel to its country without a visa. For a full list of visa-exempt countries and length of permitted stays, click here.
For countries which are not on this list and hence require a visa, Mongolian immigration authorities have guaranteed visa-on-arrival for all registered WEDF participants. The registration process will collect your passport and other basic information, which will be provided to the Mongolia Department of Immigration. You will then receive a signed and stamped letter from the Department confirming your eligibility for visa-on-arrival, so that you can depart from your port of origin without complication.
Accommodation and meals
Participants are expected to make their own accommodation arrangements.
The hotels below are examples for participants to consider.
During the conference, lunch and coffee/tea breaks are offered on 27 and 28 June. Dinner is also offered on 27 June.
Travel to Mongolia
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is 52 km south of the country’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. Opened in 2021, it is Mongolia’s largest airport. Four shuttle buses connect travelers to the capital. Among the airlines offering the most frequent travel to Mongolia are:
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Mongolian Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air China
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Hunnu Air
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Korean Air
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Air Busan
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Tway Air
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Asiana Airlines
To obtain preferential flight rates to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Mongolian Airlines, please contact Ms. Ts. Azzaya at Tapatrip LLC:
email: azzaya@tapatrip.com
phone: +976 8515 4444
Language
While Mongolian is the official language, there are two additional languages that are widely spoken in Mongolia, namely Chinese and Russian.
Currency
The local currency in Mongolia is the Tughrik. ATM machines are available in major hotels and at the Chinggis Khan International Airport (on its second floor). We recommend that participants also bring US dollars. The official daily foreign exchange rates can be explored at the Central Bank of Mongolia.
Credit cards
Credit cards can be used at upmarket shops, major hotels and many restaurants in the capital. For small businesses and markets, and outside of the capital, local currency is required.
Tourist packages
Five sightseeing tours are available for WEDF participants after the conference. Brochures with detailed information and pricing can be found here at the bottom of the page.
All tours are available for a fee and must be reserved by the delegate directly with the tour operator. A 10% discount can be applied to four of the five packages for WEDF participants. The discount can not be applied to the "Wild Wild South-Gobi Tour" package.
To make tour reservations or for further details, kindly send your requests to:
- Ms. NARA Delgersuren
- Phone: +976 11319401
- Mobile: +976 88885400
- email: nara@juulchinworld.mn
