Land rights in Mongolia
A Certificate of Land Possession Right is a document that certifies the right of a Mongolian citizen, business entity, or organization to possess land in accordance with the Law on Land of Mongolia. Land may be granted for possession to Mongolian citizens, business entities, and organizations for a period ranging from 15 to 60 years. The term for extending the certificate of land possession right shall not exceed 40 years in one instance.
The land possessor must submit a request to extend the term of the certificate through the electronic system no less than 30 days prior to the expiration date of the certificate, along with the following documents:
- Certificate of Land Possession Right;
- Evidence of payment of land fees;
- Statement confirming implementation of the conclusions from the environmental impact assessment.
The conditions and procedures for land use by diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states, as well as offices of international organizations, shall be determined by Mongolia’s international treaties.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons who have resided in Mongolia permanently (for more than 183 days) may be allowed to use land for family household purposes by decision of the relevant level Governor, following the principles of public auction.
The size of land to be used by such persons shall not exceed 0.05 hectares for private residential yard purposes and 0.1 hectares for the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and berries.
The land may be used by contract for a period of up to 5 years, with a single extension not exceeding 5 years.
For further assistance, please contact Partner V. Bolormaa at Grata International Mongolia Law Firm bvolodya@gratanet.com and Lawyer T. Buyanjargal btungalag@gratanet.com Phone: +976 70155031
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