Foreign tourists must be
organised before travelling to Tibet. They must be organised by travel agencies
and follow confirmed routes. Furthermore, a Tibet Visa Permit from the
Tibet Tourism Bureau is required. The TTP must be presented while booking
flights and boarding planes.
The other two are the Tibet
Public Security Permit (PSB) and the Military Permit, which must be obtained if
you intend to visit military-sensitive areas.
The military permit is issued by
the Military Office in Lhasa. It is strictly required for travel to Ngari,
Nyingchi, and Nagqu prefectures, which are classified as military sensitive
areas.
Important information regarding
Tibet permits: Apply for your travel permit at least 15 days before your entry
date.
After you've confirmed your tour,
you can arrange your airline/train tickets on your own or through your agency.
You may not need a Tibet permit to purchase tickets, but you will need it to
board the plane or train.
If you do not book any trip
packages through the travel agency, they will be unable to assist you in
obtaining the permission. Because the Tibet Visa Permit China itself is
free, no travel agency can offer permission-only services.
If you want to travel into border
areas, both Chinese and international visitors must obtain an Alien Travel
Permit. When you and your tour guide review your itinerary, they will know
whether you require an Alien's travel permit. Chinese citizens might apply for
Alien status on the Chinese mainland at the Public Security Bureau, or they
could receive it in Lhasa, like all of our foreign tourists.
How do I receive my Tibet
permit?
You must have a Tibet permit to board a flight to Tibet, as well as a copy of your Tibet permit to board a train to Tibet. Our travel service will ensure that you have your Tibet permit before your vacation begins.
All Tibet Visa permits are granted in Lhasa, Tibet. So, if you're flying into Lhasa, we'll need to provide you with the original Tibet permit. In general, it takes less than three days for Tibet permits to arrive in any Chinese city.