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German expat in Mongolia

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German

Lives in Ulaanbaatar

Speaks English, German, Mongolian, French, ITalian, Russian

Registration: 21 August 2011

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7 years ago
Priscilla

Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...

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so to say there is only one City that meets western standards in all ways.... however it really depends on the degree of convenience you want how much you need to pay for accomodation..... and mostly the occupation in Mongolia determines where you ... Read More

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7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Mongolia by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mongolia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

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You're right with the 5 years, I asked my wife.... one who wants to be naturalized needs one (or more) support letters and find out how the applicatoin can be handed over to the President of Mongolia. Only he can and will sign the ... Read More

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7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Mongolia by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mongolia? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...

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My personal opinion: There is absolutely no way to get naturalized. It was difficult enough for me to get a 12 month permit for study purposes, and my own people let me hang in the air, the so-called "cultural embassador" didn't even ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Customer care in Mongolia by Priscilla

Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mongolia and ...

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Mongolia here shows a certain deviation from other countries... of course everyone is welcome in all stores and the people are very eager to sell something.. no prob when you keep trying on shoes or clothes for hours. And they aren't that boring ... Read More

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8 years ago
Julien

Business etiquette in Mongolia by Julien

Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Mongolia, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...

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I lived in Mongolia and I can tell some things: 1.) never lend anyone money. You won't get it back. 2.) you are not going to lend money to anyone else. Friends don't ask for money, and lenders tend to forget or have 1000 excuses why not to ... Read More

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9 years ago
Maximilien

Making phone calls in Mongolia by Maximilien

Hi, When settling in Mongolia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mongolia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...

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hi noone needs a land line any more... if you want one then go to the central post office and order one. Thhen you're also able to get DSL. But nowadays mongolian people go mobile, this is easy. Do it too. Best deal with mobile + internet was ... Read More

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9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Mongolia by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Mongolia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess… what are the characteristics of the driving ...

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On the one hand they're the smartest people on the world, best piano players come from Mongolia because of their incredible capability to memorize everything. So they also do pass the written exam for a driver's license. On the other hand ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Mongolia by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mongolia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

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I lived in Mongolia for one year and had not any bad experience... I'd guess Women from foreign countries will face quite different ways how mongolian men flirt and engage themselves to find girlfriend, this could be "disturbing" to ... Read More

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10 years ago
csaba2000

Visa invitation question by csaba2000

Hi, I'm planning on driving my car from Budapest to Mongolia (entering from the west through Russia) this summer. Since I'm a US citizen, I don't have a visa concern. My uncle (Polish) and his son (Hungarian) are coming with me. We ...

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Allow me a question - what kind of Visa your relatives asked for? Tourist visa for Shengen citizen should be quite easy, but other visa types are difficult or imposible. And everything exceeding 30 days is VERY difficult then your guys definitively ... Read More

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10 years ago
ebenezer2013

job by ebenezer2013

can someone get job in mongolia apart from teaching

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friends of mine work in the XAAN Bank. I'm not sure what he really does there but it's worth trying. Something in the accounting department.... financial controlling... In the past I had a job offering from the company Skynet for supervising the ... Read More

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12 years ago
Armand

Public transportation in Mongolia by Armand

Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Mongolia ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

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I've taken the bus a hundred times and it never happened to me that I was pocketpicked there. But some people put their wallets in the rear pocket of their pants and let them hang half out of the pocket.... that's an invitation "take me" in red ... Read More

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13 years ago
dimpleface

Alcohol and drugs in Mongolia by dimpleface

I would like to know if there is a big drug/alcohol problem in Mongolia. If so, is it mainly in Ulanbatar or is it all over the country including remote areas?

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Since 2007 it is forbidden to drink in public, and the situation improved much. I know Mongolia since 2005. The sunday prohibition lasted only some months, but the 1st of month prohibition (and election day +-1 d) still exists and most bars tend to ... Read More

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13 years ago
Armand

Public transportation in Mongolia by Armand

Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Mongolia ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

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or call a cab with the number 1950 - that's 1200 for picking you up and 600 T a km. That's even cheaper than private drivers who either guess a price (and multiply it by 3 for a foreigner) or charge you with 100T per 100m. They use the day trip ... Read More

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13 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Mongolia by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Mongolia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Mongolia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

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Hi, buying property is allowed for foreigners. The purchase: the seller, the buyer and a notary meet. The buyer lets the notary pay the money into a trusted account. On a second meeting the notary hands out the ownership certificate ... Read More

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13 years ago
Christine

Mongolia flatshare by Christine

Hi, Is it popular to share a flat or a house in Mongolia? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Mongolia? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a ...

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Hi christine, I tried.... but sometimes people tend to break their promises if negociated directly. I wanted a room in June (in UB center town) and we agreed on 150$ a month.... right 1 minute after my train arrived in UB I've got a call that that ... Read More