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Documents Required for Obtaining the Construction Permit



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According to the Law on Construction of Mongolia, “the permit for the commencement and continuation of the construction work” or simply “the construction work permit” shall represent the decision from the competent entity approving a particular company to perform specific construction work. In order to commence and/or continue the construction work, a company is required to submit their request to the Governor of the province or city. For such purpose, the following documents shall be provided along with the application:  

  • The verified decision on the location, design drawings, technical terms of the construction;
  • The expertise of the comprehensive drawing of the construction and the conclusion of the expertise;
  • The introduction and the copies of the state registration certificate and special license of the legal entity in charge for the development of drawing;
  • The construction assessment report required for the environmental assessment in accordance with the environmental laws and regulations;
  • If covered by insurance for sudden accident and/or liability, the certificates of such insurance.

In addition to the above-stated documents, certain special licenses such as licences for architectural design, as well as the comprehensive planning for the monitoring of the construction project shall be attached to the request.

Upon the receipt of the request, the Governor of the province or city shall issue the construction permit within 10 business days and verify the permit by means of a certificate.

Obtaining a Construction Permit in Mongolia



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As in many countries, Construction activities are required to have appropriate permits. Construction a construction permit will typically be issued for a period of 5 years. If the term of the construction permit expires, it may be extended for a further 5 years. Legal entities with a construction permit are allowed to perform construction activities as described by the permit within a target plot of land.  Construction projects without a permit are subject to official fines.

Different types of permits are available for different types of construction related work. Activities are classified in three separate areas i) construction of a new structure, ii) expansion and renovation of an existing structure and iii) demolition and removal of a structure. Each is also further subdivided according to the nature and complexity of the specific project and may be categorized as “low, “average” or “high” complexity. A construction permit is project specific and must match the work being performed. For example, a “high complexity” renovation permit will not allow a company to perform “low complexity” new structure construction.

A Construction permit is granted by the local provincial or from the city Governor. When a developer files to obtain the construction permit the developer should prepare and file an application describing the details of the construction along with relevant technical documentation.   Upon submission of the application the reviewing authority make a decision and issue the construction permit within 10 business days.

New Partnership to Improve Mongolian Construction Standards



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The Mongolia Ministry of Construction and Urban Development (MCUD) signed a new MOU with the IFC for the joint development of new regulations and policies to promote environmentally friendly construction in Mongolia.

In one respect, Mongolia is one of the Most urbanized countries in Asia, with 72% of its population living in a city. However about 60% of city dwellers live in traditional tent-like gers. Many of these gers, as well as newer housing rely on stoves or coal burning to provide heating in the cold winter. This contributes to pollution and health problems.

Mandatory measures are expected to provide significant benefits in the reduction of pollution and improving public health. The partnership between MCUD and IFC is intended to promote stronger energy efficiency regulations and sustainable construction.

The Government of Mongolia aims to reduce heat losses from buildings by 20 percent by 2020 and 40 percent by 2030, compared to 2014 levels.