The Tibet Autonomous Region is located in China's western frontier. As one of the most popular travel destinations in China and even the world, Tibet requires special protection for its unique ethnic traditions, cultural heritage, and fragile ecological environment. Due to its high altitude and the need to protect Tibet's environment, independent travel can be dangerous and is not permitted for foreign tourists. For this reason, foreign tourists should travel with a China-based travel agency, such as WeTrip, and obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet. Tourists can customize their own itineraries to the officially opened tourism areas, including Lhasa, Namtso, Shigatse, Mount Everest, and others.
Spectacular Potala Palace in Lhasa Tibet
The Tibet Travel Permit, also called Tibet Entry Permit, or TTB Permit, is a obligatory and foremost permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) for foreign-passport holders' visit of Tibet. It is required for all foreign tourists no matter you travel by solo or group. Holding it, you can visit Lhasa, Namtso, Shigatse, Gyantse, Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, and else destinations in Tibet. Without the permit you can NOT board the train or flight to enter Tibet.
Pleasure ensure your Chinese Visa and Tibet Travel Permit are well prepared before going to Tibet.
Foreign tourists cannot apply for Tibet Travel Permit on their own. They must entrust an authorized local travel agency to do the application before departure. We, WeTrip has arranged many worry-free Tibet tours for our foreign clients. With our help, you will get the Tibet Travel Permit and travel safely and easily. Below is the Tibet Travel Permit requirements:
● Contact our travel consultant and work out a detailed and doable Tibet travel itinerary, and book a Tibet tour package with WeTrip.
● Provide scanned copies or fax of your passport (valid for at least 6 months) and your Chinese visa.
● If you hold a visa other than a tourist visa (L Visa), you may be asked to provide additional supporting documents.
● Provide a detailed address (such as your hotel) to receive your Tibet Travel Permit.
Note: Please make sure to provide them to us at least 20 days in advance for the application, so as to avoid any delay in your travel plan.
A Sample of Tibet Travel Permit
The application process for a Tibet Travel Permit is handled entirely by your travel agency. Once you provide us with a copy of your passport and Chinese visa and confirm your travel itinerary, we will manage all the procedures. You simply need to wait for the permit to be issued.
The application process is as follows:
1. Plan & Book: Contact our travel consultant to create a detailed Tibet itinerary and book your tour with WeTrip.
2. Pay Deposit: Secure your booking by paying a deposit via PayPal, bank transfer, Alipay, etc.
3. Submit Documents: Provide us with scanned copies of your passport and Chinese visa at least 20 days before your trip. (If you hold a non-tourist visa, our consultant will advise you on any additional documents required.)
4. We Apply: We will submit your application to the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
5. We Receive Permit: We receive the approved permit from the Bureau.
6. You Receive Permit: We will express delivery the permit to your hotel in China, or your tour guide will present it to you upon your arrival at the airport or train station in a gateway city (e.g., Chengdu, Xining).
Tibet Travel Permit is free of charge by the Tibet Tourism Bureau, which is well-marked in the Tibet Travel Permit in both English and Chinese. The service fee of permit application is usually included in the tour package you sign up with your travel agency. Tibet-Travel-Permit-Only is not available.
If you plan to visit farther areas beyond Lhasa, extra Tibet permits are required, such as Aliens' Travel Permit (PSB Permit), Military Permit and Border Pass. But please don't worry, WeTrip will apply for and get all the Tibet permits needed for you to make sure you enjoy your Tibet trip smoothly.
Aliens' Travel Permit (PSB Permit) - allowing you to travel beyond Lhasa region to other prefectures of Tibet, such as Shigatse, Gyantse, Shannan, Mount Everest, Ngari, etc.
Military Permit - allowing you to visit opened areas in Nyingchi, Ngari, Chamdo and eastern Tibet;
Border Pass - allowing you to visit border areas, such as Shigatse, Ngari, Nyingchi, etc.
Required Permits for Mount Everest: Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens' Travel Permit, Tibet Border Pass.
Required Permits for Mount Kailash: Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens' Travel Permit, Tibet Border Pass, Military Permit.
Aliens' Travel Permit
Exploration Nepal and Tibet together is a very popular route for international travelers to view different Himalayan landscapes and experience local culture. However, if you travel to Tibet from Nepal, whether by overland driving or take Kathmandu-Lhasa Flight, you must apply for a Group Visa (namely Chinese Tourist Group Visa) from Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. It is a single-entry Chinese Visa with a duration of stay up to 30 days. And it requires all group members travel as a whole team, enter Tibet and exit China via the same port, at the same time and travel with a same itinerary. (Attention: The Chinese Visa you have got in your home country is not valid for Tibet entry from Nepal.)
The Chinese embassy in Kathmandu only accepts the Group Visa application from the licensed local travel agencies, which means you cannot apply for the Group Visa on your own too. Application Procedure: book a Tibet tour from a China travel agency like WeTrip first --> send us the scanned copy of your valid passport & Chinese Visa to apply for Tibet Travel Permit --> fill in the Group Visa application form, prepare original passport, passport-size photo, pay visa fees and service charges in Kathmandu --> we submit to Chinese Embassy in Nepal --> mail the issued Group Visa to your hotel/ pick it in our Nepal office by yourself.
Processing Time: regular service - about 5 working days; urgent service - about 3 working days.
Cost and Fees: US citizen - $140; Canadian citizen - $85; Nepali citizen - $27; Others - $51.
Above information is for your reference only. You can contact us for the latest information.
Chinese Group Visa - Must Document for Tibet Entry from Nepal
Indian passport holders have two ways to visit Tibet. Regular Indian tourists who are not going to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar can travel in Tibet like other nationals with valid Chinese visa, passport and Tibet Travel Permit. Of course, you have to use a China travel agency to arrange tour services.
Indian pilgrims who are planning visiting Tibet destinations including Mt. Kailash or Lake Manasarovar have to join in official pilgrimage tour group organized by Indian government.
Sacred Mt. Kailash in Ngari, Southwest Tibet
WeTrip has rich experience in both Tibet Travel Permit application and valuable Tibet tour operation. We have obtained 2,280+ good reviews on Tripadvisor and 4,510+ favorable customer reviews so that you can 100% rely on our tour services. To help you create wonderful memory in Tibet, we will take care of all the application of Tibet Travel Permit and other required permits as well as all the tour details, such as transfer, guide, hotels, tickets, etc. All you have to do is to enjoy endless fun of Tibet trip 100%.
You may choose from our most popular China Tibet tours, or just contact us, tell your interests and travel plans, we could customize a perfect trip as you like.
Our France Clients Enjoyed Tibet Tour
A: Yes, all foreign tourists and Taiwanese must obtain a Tibet Travel Permit before entering Tibet. Independent travel is not allowed for foreign tourists in Tibet.
A: No, foreign tourists cannot apply for Tibet Travel Permit on their own. You must entrust an authorized local travel agency to do the application before departure.
A: Tibet Travel Permit is free of charge by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. The service fee of permit application is usually included in the tour package you sign up with your travel agency.
A: You should provide the required documents at least 20 days in advance for application to avoid any delay of your travel plan.
A: You need a confirmed Tibet tour itinerary, scanned copy of your valid Chinese Visa and passport, and a detailed address to receive your Tibet Travel Permit.
A: Yes, for Mount Everest you need Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens' Travel Permit, and Tibet Border Pass. For Mount Kailash, you need all the above plus Military Permit.
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