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Laws and Regulations
Official sources of laws, regulations and standards relating to the rights of persons with disabilities, organized by topic. Every link was checked on October 7, 2026, on legalinfo.mn, estandard.gov.mn and mcis.gov.mn.
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Each of the five topics includes official document titles, brief descriptions, dates checked and links to the original sources.
Human rights
The UN Convention, the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and regulations governing councils that safeguard these rights.
4 resources
Social protection
New regulations on assistance and concessions (2025), regulations on free public transport, and information resources.
3 resources
Accessibility
Currently applicable codes and standards: БНбД 35-01-22, MNS 6055:2009 and MNS 6808:2019.
4 resources
Education
Guidelines for comprehensive support for children with disabilities and regulations on inclusive education.
2 resources
Employment
Article 144 of the Labor Law (employment quota) and the Law on Employment Promotion.
3 resources
Topic
Human rights
Key documents on the rights of persons with disabilities. Mongolia acceded to the UN Convention on May 13, 2009 (United Nations Treaty Collection).
International treaties
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
An international treaty requiring countries to ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy rights and freedoms on an equal basis with others (adopted on 2006-12-13 and entered into force on 2008-05-03). The Mongolian text is available on legalinfo.mn.
Mongolia acceded on 2009-05-13. A PDF of the 2011 Mongolian booklet is also available from the General Authority for Development of Persons with Disabilities, but its text becomes corrupted when copied, so the legalinfo text is used as the main link here.
Source: legalinfo.mn (lawId 10034); treaties.un.org · Checked: 2026-10-07
Law of Mongolia
Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2016)
A law establishing the right of persons with disabilities to participate in society on an equal basis with others and the responsibilities of the state, individuals and organizations to uphold that right. Adopted on 2016-02-05.
In force (marked ✓ in the list of laws). Latest amendment: 2025-07-09. Chapter 5 on employment (Articles 17–19) is explained separately under “Employment.”
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Government resolution
Regulations Governing the Council for Safeguarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (No. 402 of 2023)
Regulations establishing how the National Council for Safeguarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its subsidiary and sectoral councils operate. Adopted on 2023-11-08.
In force. The annex was amended by Resolutions No. 186 of 2025 and No. 232 of 2026.
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Booklet (PDF, 2011)
Mongolian translation of the Convention — 2011 booklet
A Mongolian-language booklet of the Convention published by the Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor in 2011 (36 pages).
Older edition: for reference. Use the legalinfo link above for the official text.
Source: gadpwd.gov.mn (General Authority for Development of Persons with Disabilities) · PDF · Checked: 2026-10-07
Topic
Social protection
The regulations on assistance and concessions were revised with effect from December 1, 2025. Confirm monetary amounts and eligibility conditions only through official sources and your local social welfare agency.
Government resolution
Regulations on Assistance and Concessions for Persons with Disabilities (No. 117 of 2025)
New regulations governing applications, provision and funding for the assistance and concessions specified in Articles 26.1.1–26.1.6 of the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Adopted on 2025-10-01 and effective from 2025-12-01.
These regulations replaced Annex 5 to Government Resolution No. 197 of 2017 (the former regulations); the former regulations ceased to have effect on 2025-12-01.
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Government resolution
Regulations on Free Public Transport for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities
Regulations on obtaining and using electronic cards that allow older persons and persons with disabilities to travel free on public transport in cities and provincial centers (excluding taxis). Annex 3 to Government Resolution No. 197 of 2017.
In force. Amended by Resolution No. 246 of 2024, with effect from 2025-01-01.
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Information resource (PDF)
Concessions and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities — brochure (General Authority for Development of Persons with Disabilities)
An information brochure explaining types of assistance and concessions, frequency and required documents in tables (12 pages).
Not a legal instrument; undated (file metadata indicates 2020). Do not treat the amounts stated in it as current — the regulations were revised with effect from 2025-12-01, so confirm them with a social welfare agency.
Source: gadpwd.gov.mn (General Authority for Development of Persons with Disabilities) · PDF · Checked: 2026-10-07
Topic
Accessibility
Use only currently applicable codes and standards for building design and renovation. The former БД 31-112-11 rules (2011) and MNS 6056:2009 standard have been superseded and are therefore not included here.
Building codes and regulations
БНбД 35-01-22 — Planning Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Buildings and Structures
A building code requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities to be incorporated into the construction and renovation of residential, public and industrial buildings. Approved by Order No. 123 of 2022 of the Minister of Construction and Urban Development, effective from 2022-11-30.
In force: included in the 2026 “List of Building Codes and Normative Documents Currently in Force” (amended by Order No. 210 of 2022). Replaced the БД 31-112-11 rules (2011).
Sources: legalinfo.mn; mcis.gov.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
National standard
MNS 6055:2009 — Spaces and Environments Addressing the Needs of Persons with Disabilities in Building Design
Basic requirements for planning spaces and environments that enable persons with disabilities to use buildings without barriers. Adopted on 2009-11-24.
Listed as applicable in the standards database (not withdrawn). The full standard is sold, so its dimensions are not reproduced here.
Source: estandard.gov.mn (Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology) · Checked: 2026-10-07
National standard
MNS 6808:2019 — Planning of Pedestrian Paths and Areas. Technical Requirements
Technical requirements for planning and constructing pedestrian paths and areas, including accessibility for persons with visual and mobility disabilities. Adopted on 2019-12-25 and effective from 2020-01-06.
Adopted to replace MNS 5682:2006 and MNS 6056:2009. Note: the normative references in БНбД 35-01-22 still list MNS 6056:2009.
Source: estandard.gov.mn (Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology) · Checked: 2026-10-07
Official list (PDF)
List of Building Codes and Normative Documents Currently in Force (2026)
The Construction Development Center’s official 2026 list (101 pages). Under “Complex 35 — Infrastructure for Persons with Disabilities,” only one code is listed: БНбД 35-01-22.
Source: mcis.gov.mn (Construction Development Center) · PDF · Checked: 2026-10-07
Topic
Education
Joint ministerial order
Guidelines and Forms for Comprehensive Developmental Support for Children with Disabilities (2021)
A joint order approving guidelines and forms for early identification of children with disabilities and coordinated comprehensive support from the health, education and social protection sectors (А/220, А/475, A/812, 2021-12-30).
In force (appears when the “in force” filter is selected in the list of ministerial orders).
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Annex to a ministerial order (PDF, scan)
Regulations on Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in General Education Schools (2019)
Regulations establishing arrangements for children with disabilities to study alongside other children in mainstream general education schools (annex to Order No. А/292 of 2019 of the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports; 7 scanned pages).
Regulations issued in 2019. Their current status could not be confirmed on legalinfo.mn (2026-10-07); please check with the Ministry of Education.
Source: gadpwd.gov.mn (General Authority for Development of Persons with Disabilities) · PDF · Checked: 2026-10-07
Topic
Employment
Key provisions for both employers and job seekers. Employment quota percentages and incentive conditions may change by law, so check the current text on legalinfo.mn before relying on them.
Law of Mongolia
Labor Law (Revised Edition, 2021)
A law establishing the principles of employment relations and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. Adopted on 2021-07-02 and effective from 2022-01-01.
Article 144: organizations with 25 or more employees must employ persons with disabilities in at least 4 percent of their positions; if they do not meet this requirement, they must make a monthly payment for each unfilled quota position. Article 6.1: discrimination on the basis of disability is prohibited. Latest amendment: 2024-06-05. (Article 111 of the former 1999 law ceased to have effect on 2022-01-01.)
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Law of Mongolia
Law on Employment Promotion (Revised Edition, 2011)
A law establishing employment promotion services, funding and the institutional framework. Adopted on 2011-06-17.
Articles 15.1.4 and 15.1.5: incentives are provided to employers who hire a person with a disability and employ them for at least 12 months. Article 3.1.7: a person with a disability is included in the category of “persons facing difficulty finding employment.” Latest amendment: 2024-06-05. A draft revised edition is under consideration in 2026 — check again whether it has been adopted.
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
Chapter of a law
Chapter 5 of the Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities — Employment (Articles 17–19)
Article 17: equal rights in hiring, promotion and pay; organizations must provide suitable workplaces. Article 18: state support for organizations employing persons with disabilities. Article 19: the right to appropriate assistance and additional time during recruitment assessments.
In force; latest amendment: 2025-07-09.
Source: legalinfo.mn · Checked: 2026-10-07
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