Mongolia is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents notarised in Mongolia and apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are generally accepted in India without embassy attestation. Indian citizens can also sign before the Indian consular officer in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia is not a reciprocating territory, it is a New York Convention country, and India and Mongolia have a tax treaty.
- Document route
- Mongolian notary and apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 behind Mongolia all year
- Foreign judgments in India
- Not reciprocating: fresh suit
- Apostille with India
- In force: apostille accepted
Indians in Mongolia and Mongolian ties with India
The Indian community in Mongolia is small but specialised: engineers and managers on the Indian-funded oil refinery project near Sainshand, IT professionals, teachers and doctors. Mongolian students study in Indian universities and monasteries, Mongolian pilgrims travel to Bodh Gaya and Dharamshala, and Mongolian companies buy pharmaceuticals, machinery and IT services from India. Marriages between Indian and Mongolian partners are increasingly common.
We help with powers of attorney, contracts with Indian companies, buying and selling property in India, marriage registration, recovering money from Indian parties and succession to assets in India.
Signing documents in Mongolia for use in India
Mongolia has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 2009, so documents can be apostilled rather than legalised. The usual chain is:
- Sign before a notary in Mongolia with your passport.
- Obtain the apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.
- Courier the original to India, where it must be stamped within three months and, for property, authenticated or registered as required.
Indian citizens can instead sign before the consular officer at the Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar. Documents in Mongolian need a certified English translation, which is often attached before notarisation.
Most requested services from Mongolia
These six services cover most of what people and businesses in Mongolia need from an Indian lawyer. Each page explains the route from Mongolia, including the apostille, and what then happens in India.
Power of Attorney
An apostilled power, or one signed at the Indian Embassy, lets someone act for you in India.
Commercial Contracts
Mining, energy, pharmaceutical and IT contracts with Indian companies.
Buying & Selling Property
Indians in Mongolia buy and sell homes in India through an attorney holder.
Marriage Registration
Indian and Mongolian couples register their marriage for visas, OCI and property.
Money Recovery from India
Mongolian businesses recover advances and unpaid dues from Indian parties.
Succession Certificate
Heirs in Mongolia claim deposits and shares of relatives who died in India.
Property and moving money
Indian citizens and OCI cardholders in Mongolia can buy and sell Indian residential and commercial property, other than agricultural land and farmhouses, freely. Mongolian citizens without OCI status generally cannot buy property in India but can lease it, and can inherit. NRIs can repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from an NRO account after tax, with Forms 15CA and 15CB, and NRE balances are freely repatriable.
Tax treaty and doing business with India
India and Mongolia have a double taxation avoidance agreement in force since 1994. Mongolian tax residents can claim treaty rates on Indian dividends, interest, royalties and fees for technical services with a tax residence certificate and Form 10F. Mongolian companies can usually invest in India under the automatic route, since Mongolia does not share a land border with India, subject to sectoral caps and reporting to the RBI.
Mongolian judgments, contracts and family matters
Mongolia has not been notified as a reciprocating territory under section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, so a Mongolian judgment can only found a fresh suit in India. Mongolia is a party to the New York Convention, so arbitration awards can generally be enforced in India. Marriages registered in Mongolia are recognised in India if valid there, and a Mongolian spouse can usually apply for OCI after two years of a registered marriage.
All services for clients in Mongolia
NRI Property Law
- Property Disputes
- Encroachment & Illegal Possession
- Partition of Family Property
- Buying & Selling Property
- Title Search & Due Diligence
- Tenant Eviction
- Builder Delay & RERA
Inheritance & Documents
Cross-Border Family Law
- Divorce for NRIs
- International Child Custody
- Maintenance & Alimony
- Marriage Registration
- 498A & Dowry Case Defence
- OCI Card Issues
Doing Business in India
- Company Setup for Foreigners
- Indian Subsidiary Setup
- Branch & Liaison Office
- FDI & FEMA Compliance
- Trademark Protection in India
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law for Foreign Employers
- GST for Foreign Businesses
- Investing in Indian Startups
- Legal Advisory for NRI Investors
Disputes & Enforcement
- International Arbitration
- Enforcing Foreign Judgments
- Money Recovery from India
- Shareholder Disputes & NCLT
- Accident Compensation Claims
- Cyber & Investment Fraud
- Criminal Defence & Look Out Circulars
Cross-Border Tax & Money
Indian missions in Mongolia
The Embassy in Ulaanbaatar provides passport, OCI and attestation services for Indian nationals in Mongolia.
- Embassy of India, Ulaanbaatar
Frequently asked questions
Does India accept apostilles from Mongolia?
Yes. Generally yes, since both are Apostille Convention members.
Can I sign a power of attorney at the Indian Embassy?
In most cases yes, if you are an Indian citizen and have an appointment.
Can a Mongolian company invest in India without approval?
Usually yes, under the automatic route in most sectors.
Can a Mongolian judgment be enforced in India?
Not directly. A fresh suit is needed.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Mongolia?
Yes, in force since 1994.
Can my Mongolian spouse get an OCI card?
In most cases, after the marriage has been registered for two years.
Do Mongolian documents need translation?
Yes, a certified English translation is needed.
How do we communicate?
By email and WhatsApp day to day, and video calls when we need to talk things through. Mongolia is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.