Security Guard Services in Mongolia

How to Become a Licensed Security Guard in Mongolia

In Mongolia, contract security activity is regulated by the Law on Contract Security, first adopted in 2000 and revised twice since, and a security company must obtain a registration certificate from the local or capital city police. Bodyguard services are regulated separately by the Law on Personal Protection, adopted on 7 June 2001 and amended several times, most recently in July 2026, and both bodyguards and companies obtain a special permit from the central police authority.

Regulator: General Police Department (police.gov.mn). Certificates for contract security companies are issued by the local and capital city police. Relevant laws: Law on Contract Security (2000, as revised); for bodyguard services, the Law on Personal Protection (7 June 2001, with amendments). police.gov.mn

Requirements for Individuals

• Contract security guards must be at least 20 years old (according to a study published in the journal of the University of Internal Affairs); bodyguards must be citizens aged 20 or older (Law on Personal Protection, 5.2)
• A criminal background check through the local police before employment (contract security, according to the study); bodyguards must meet the conditions set out in 5.2 of the Law on Personal Protection
• Proof of a medical examination (contract security, according to the study)
• Training at a training center approved by the police and on-the-job practice, in accordance with Joint Order No. 107/118 of 12 April 2001 (contract security, according to the study)
• A uniform of a design approved by the police must be worn on duty (contract security, according to the study)
• Bodyguards must hold a special permit issued by the police (Law on Personal Protection, 5.6 and 6.2)
• Foreign nationals may work as bodyguards only to the extent permitted by 5.7 of the Law on Personal Protection

Application Steps

1. Complete security guard training at a training center approved by the police
2. Undergo a medical examination
3. Obtain a criminal background check through the police before employment
4. Be hired by a security company that holds a police registration certificate; the company attaches employee profiles and medical certificates to its application
5. To work as a bodyguard, apply to the central police authority for a bodyguard special permit

Agency Licensing

A contract security company applies to the local or capital city police for a registration certificate, attaching employee profiles, proof of medical examinations and other documents; the police decide within 30 days and respond in writing (according to the University of Internal Affairs study). A bodyguard company obtains a special permit from the central police authority under the Law on Permits and must have at least 10 bodyguards (Law on Personal Protection, 5.1, 5.4, 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4).

According to the study, contract security guards are allowed to carry firearms with a permit issued by the police, after completing special firearms training, and on condition that weapons are stored in a dedicated room. Under the Law on Personal Protection, bodyguards are prohibited from using firearms (11.1.3) and may use only the special equipment on the listed schedule, such as handcuffs, rope, rubber and electric batons, guns and sprays loaded with tear gas, and guns with rubber and plastic bullets (12.1).

According to the study, a contract security company’s registration certificate is valid for one year, and an application to extend it must be filed at least 30 days before it expires.

Sources

• Law on Personal Protection (Khuviin khamgaalaltyn tukhai khuuli), legalinfo.mn
• Unified Legal Information System of Mongolia (Legalinfo.mn)
• Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies: A Comparative Study of Private Security Regulations of Mongolia, Belgium and the United Kingdom
• General Police Department of Mongolia

Requirements change. Confirm current rules with the official regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2026.