VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa: Mongolia, for stays of up to 3 months to Kazakhstan & United States, for stays of up to 1 month to Cuba, Israel & Malaysia, for stays of up to 3 weeks to Philippines, for stays of up to 2 weeks to Singapore & for stays of up to 14 days to Hong Kong (ID cards are accepted to indicate residence in Hong Kong).
HEALTH: There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, TB, Tetanus & Typhoid.
Risks: Rabies.
WEATHER: Long cold winters with a change in May bringing a short warm summer then a rapid return to winter in Oct. Rainfall is low and winter is almost completely dry. The wetter areas receive most of their rainfall between Jun-Sep.
All
passports must be valid for six months.