| Article1. Purpose of the law |
| The purpose of this law is to regulate relations concerning the entry, exit, transit and residence of foreign visitors and stateless persons in Mongolia and to define their rights and responsibilities. |
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| Article 2. Legislation and international treaties on legal status of foreign Citizens |
- Legislation on the legal status of foreign citizens is comprised of the Constitution of Mongolia, this law and other legislative acts made in conformity with them.
- If the international treaties of Mongolia stipulates otherwise than the present law, the international treaties shall prevail.
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| Article 3. Foreign citizens |
| Persons with legal documentation certifying their foreign citizenship shall be considered as foreign citizens. |
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| Article 4. Legal subject of the law on legal status of foreign Citizens |
| The provisions of this law shall be applicable to foreign travelers to Mongolia , visitors in transit, short and long term residents, immigrants and stateless persons (hereafter referred to as "foreign citizens"). |
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| Article 5. Diplomatic immunities and privileges of officers of diplomatic and consular missions |
| The provisions of this law shall not affect the diplomatic immunities and privileges of officers of diplomatic and consular missions of foreign countries or resident representative offices of the United Nations and its specialized organizations as defined by the legislation and international treaties of Mongolia . |
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| Article 6. Political asylum |
- Foreign citizens being persecuted for ideas appreciated in Mongolia can be granted the right to residence and state protection.
- The President of Mongolia shall carry the decision for granting residence status to a foreign citizen according paragraph 1 of this Article.
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| Article 7. Organizations in charge of foreign citizens |
- The central state administrative body shall be responsible for issues in respect of the legal status of foreign citizens in the territory of Mongolia and immigration in respect of those related to them.
- The council in charge of foreign citizens (hereinafter referred as to "the Council") shall coordinate the implementation of the State policy towards foreign citizens and the activities of the Central State Administrative body relating to the legal status of foreign citizens and immigrations.
- The Council shall have the following composition: chairman, secretary, and members. The secretary of the Council is a full time post. The Council shall be chaired by the Government member responsible for legislation issues.
- The Government shall appoint the composition of the Council and adopt the rule of the Council.
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