1. To obtain Mongolian nationality, the following conditions must be met:
(1) has certain living ability and source.
(2) Have a certain understanding of Mongolian national customs, official language and Mongolian Constitution, and have lived in Mongolia for five years before applying for naturalization.
(3) Other specific standards formulated by the Foreign Citizens and Ethnic Affairs Bureau of Inner Mongolia in accordance with national policies within the scope of the first and second paragraphs of this article.
(4) There is no intentional crime within the time limit specified in the second paragraph of this article.
(5) As a Mongolian citizen, the relationship established between the citizen and foreign countries should not damage Mongolia's reputation and interests.
2. The conditions stipulated in the first paragraph of this article do not involve the Mongolian nationality of minors who decide to request the restoration of nationality in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of this Law.
3. Foreign citizens who have made outstanding contributions to Mongolia, or who have mastered the specialties and skills urgently needed by Mongolia, or who have made or may make outstanding achievements in a certain scientific field, regardless of whether they meet the first two conditions in the first paragraph of this article, can obtain Mongolian nationality with the approval of the President.
4. The measures for determining the standards in the first paragraph of this article shall be formulated by the government.
Basis for refusing to grant Mongolian nationality:
1. Refuse to grant Mongolian nationality to foreign citizens and stateless persons for the following reasons:
(1) was convicted of crimes against humanity under international law.
(2) Engaged in or being engaged in activities that endanger Mongolia's national security and fundamental interests.
(3) Being declared a member of an international terrorist organization.
(4) Criminals who are judged by the court to be serious hazards.
(5) Being expelled from Mongolian territory.
(6) Less than ten years after being deported from Mongolia.
(7) Propagandizing religious ideas that conflict with Mongolian customs and laws.
2. The application for Mongolian nationality will not be accepted for the following reasons.
(1) does not meet the conditions stipulated in Article 9 of this Law.
(2) Not conforming to the provisions of Article 22 of this Law.
(3) serving a sentence.
(4) According to relevant regulations, he is recognized as a patient with mental illness or serious infectious diseases, a drug addict or an alcoholic.
3. If the reasons mentioned in the first paragraph of this article are determined according to the relevant regulations, the Mongolian Foreign Citizenship and Nationality Affairs Bureau will convey the opinion of refusing to grant Mongolian nationality to the President by reporting to the Prime Minister of Mongolia.
4. If the basis specified in paragraph 2 of this article is determined according to relevant regulations, the Mongolian Bureau of Foreign Citizenship and Nationality will formally notify that the application of foreign citizens or stateless persons to become Mongolian citizens will not be accepted.