The accreditation of international journalists who wish to cover the Apostolic Journey and not admitted to the Papal Flight

2023-07-20

The accreditation of international journalists who wish to cover the Apostolic Journey and not admitted to the Papal Flight

Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the press (print, photo, radio, television, film, news agencies and online media) who represent a bona fide media organization.

  1. Members of the press who wish to cover the Apostolic Visit may submit the following information to the e-mail address ‘media@ccm-ap.mn’ by August 10th, 2023. Please attach the following in the e-mail:

-Complete Media Accreditation Form (download on the button click)

-Complete Equipment List

-Assignment Letter (on company letterhead) stating your assignment and request to cover

-A recent photograph

-Scan-copy of passport in color and good resolution

Additional information:

The photo for the badge must be in color, not scanned, and meet the following requirements:

- resolution 300 DPI, size - 3.5 by 4.5 cm, format - JPEG;

- the person must be photographed strictly in full face, with facial expressions that do not distort his features, without headdress;

- the name of the file should contain only Latin font and be formed as follows: Sofia_Anna.jpeg.

  1. The appropriate media badges will be issued to applicants who submitted complete information.
  2. Members of the press will apply for a Journalist Visa /A2/ regardless of visa waiver agreements between the two countries. Applicants are requested to identify a Mongolian Diplomatic Mission in closest proximity and specify in the Media Accreditation Form. ( https://en.consul.mn/visa)
  3.  Nationals of the following countries/regions are exempted from visa to enter Mongolia. See list: https://en.consul.mn/visa/c/83 
    Members of the press who require a visa are requested to identify a Mongolian Diplomatic Mission in closest proximity and specify in the Media Accreditation Form. A Journalist Visa /A2/ will be issued.

If any questions:

-Persons in charge of the accreditation procedure for foreign journalists not admitted to the Papal Flight:
-General Coordinator of the Information Structure on behalf of the Catholic Church:
Mrs. Zoljargal Munkhzul Cecilia, Media and Communication staff of Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar, media@ccm-ap.mn, +976 88135560
-Ms. Odonchimeg Seseer, Office of the President of Mongolia, odonchimeg@president.mn, +97689105621