Obtaining a Tibet permit and understanding the constantly changing restrictions on travel to Tibet can at first seem like a hassle. With a permit required to enter Tibet, then additional permits for travel to certain areas it can seem like an extremely complicated process. Independent travel in Tibet is not possible at this time. Fortunately a properly registered travel agency can take care of all the details for you. When planning your trip to Tibet, be sure to keep in mind that you will need to do your part by providing the appropriate documents to your travel agency and complying with local laws.
In order to obtain your Tibet permit you will need to provide the appropriate passport and China visa documents and information below:
Full name
Gender
Date of birth
Passport number
Nationality and occupation.
Note about China visa before Applying Tibet Permit
When applying for your visa it is recommended that you indicate your city of arrival (e.g. Beijing) as your destination in China rather than mentioning that you will go to Tibet, no words of Tibet please.
If entering Tibet through Nepal, our travel agency will help you obtain a separate visa from the Chinese consulate in Kathmandu, regardless of whether or not you have a Chinese visa already.
When do I need Tibet permits and how to get it?
Entering Tibet from Nepal by flight or by overland driving: your tour guide will take the original Tibet entry permits to pick you up and show to police to help you check in Tibet-passing the immigration office checking in, we do not send the permits to Nepal)
Entering Tibet from Nepal, you will need 3 working days time in Kathmandu before leaving for Tibet.
Entering Tibet from mainland city in China by flight (you need original Tibet permits for airport checking in. Meanwhile when taking train from Chongqing,Xi’an and Lanzhou to Tibet, foreign travelers also need to provide permits physical copies, but travelers only need permits photo copies for the train travel from other cities.
Tibet Travel Permits Restrictions
Unfortunately there are additional restrictions on travel in Tibet for foreign diplomats, government officials, military, and journalists. Make sure and check with us before booking your trip because it is not always possible for these individuals to obtain a Tibet travel permit. Outside of this permit applications are seldom denied as long as you follow the guidelines which we will give you upon inquiry. Also depending on the time of year and local political climate, there may be additional restrictions on group sizes and travel to certain areas of Tibet.
When booking your trip it is important to remember that government regulations can prevent all Tibet travel permits from being issued with little to no advanced notice.
It is important to follow all local laws when travelling in Tibet. While a violation might not set you back much, it is not unheard of that travel agencies are fined in excess of 50,000 yuan and run the risk of losing business. This is especially important in sensitive areas, always listen to your Tibetan guide. While traveling in Tibet you will need to be as respectful and understanding of the local laws as possible. As long as you abide by any regulations applicable at the time of your visit your risk of encountering any problems will be minimized and you will, no doubt, have an unforgettable experience traveling in Tibet.
Here at Tibet Travel Expert Service, we keep updating the application situation, policy and regulations via our blog page. It is critical to know in advance before you book any Tibet trip. Should you have any questions about Tibet tour and permits, please feel free to contact us by email to inquiry@tibettravelexpert.com now.
How to travel to Tibet from Malaysian-Malaysian Traveler's Tips Welcome to travel to Tibet from Malaysia! Malaysia economy becomes stronger and stronger in southeast Asia. And so more and more Malaysian travelers come to Tibet. Based in Lhasa, Tibet Travel Expert Service know very well that each year, thousands of Malaysian travelers travelled in Tibet with Chinese tour agencies with lots of tourists traps and they never ever had a quality and pure Tibetan travel services at all. Here for Tibet tours, welcome to send us email by inquiry@tibettravelexpert.com or submit an online Tibet tour inquiry. Here Tony from Tibet Local Guide Travel Service shares the important Tibet travel information with distinguished travelers from Malaysia. 1) How to get to Tibet from Malaysia? As all people know that, to enter Tibet, you have two destinations options to travel to before entering Tibet. One is China and another one is Nepal. Lots of our Malaysian travelers enter Tibet via China because the Nepal Tibet Nepal airfare is very expensive (especially after the border closure after the strong earthquake in Nepal in April 2015). And there is discounted airfare between Kuala lumpur and Chengdu, or Guangzhou, Shanghai, etc. It is very convenient to fly to Chengdu via Malaysian Air Asia, there is early afternoon flight or evening flight. So Malaysian travelers can have one night stay in Chengdu before flying to Lhasa or take the train to Lhasa. If travelers enter Tibet from Nepal, Chinese individual visa will be no use, but local Tibet travel agency must help apply a "Tibet Group visa" in Chinese consulate in Kathmandu, Nepal. To apply this, normally 2 working days in Kathmandu will be necessary to avoid any urgent cases. 2) Both Private tour or Group tour for Malaysian travelers are optional. For Malaysian travelers to
How to travel to Tibet from Malaysian-Malaysian Traveler’s Tips Welcome to travel to Tibet from Malaysia! Malaysia economy becomes stronger and stronger in southeast Asia. And so more and more Malaysian travelers come to Tibet. Based in Lhasa, Tibet Travel Expert Service know very well that each year, thousands of Malaysian travelers travelled in Tibet with Chinese tour agencies with lots of tourists traps and they never ever had a
What is the Tibet Travel Permit Cost As you may already know that all foreign travelers must have Tibet travel permits to enter and travel in Tibet legally, here you may ask how much the Tibet travel permits cost is. Here let local Tibet travel expert service answer you the question. Tibet travel permit price reference Many Tibet travel advertisements on google Ad words say that "Tibet Travel Permit is Free". Certainly you should not trust this misled message. This is totally a tourist trap. The governmental tourism authority issued Tibet permits copy does have the phrase of "No Commission Fee" on the permits. However, the problem is that the governmental office does not issue and give these permits to travelers directly. Further more, the local tourism authority, security authority, foreign affairs authority etc related offices make the permits application process very complicated and time consuming. It takes much labor work for travel agencies to apply all necessary Tibet travel permits. Therefore it is very reasonable for travel agency to charge the service fee for application and permits delivery. Then what is the cost of the Tibet travel permits? Tibet travel permit price references listed below: Tibet entry travel permits: CNY 250-450 per person you will need this to fly from any China cities to Lhasa, or take the train to Lhasa; Alien's Travel Permit: RMB 50 per person charged by Public Security Bureau in Tibet; Foreign Affairs Permit Service fee: RMB 50-100 for travelers who visit Mt. Everest, Mt. Kailash, Kham (Tibet Autonomous Region-TAR) Military Permit service fee: RMB 100-300 per person, this permit is must needed for Kailash, Guge Kingdom, Northwest Tibet, Kham of TAR section. What is the tourist trap of "Free Travel Permit for Tibet"? Obviously this is not true for a free permits for Tibet
What is the Tibet Travel Permit Cost As you may already know that all foreign travelers must have Tibet travel permits to enter and travel in Tibet legally, here you may ask how much the Tibet travel permits cost is. Here let local Tibet travel expert service answer you the question. Tibet travel permit price reference Many Tibet travel advertisements on google Ad words say that “Tibet Travel Permit is
Getting Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is not a difficult thing if you follow the right instructions. The following three simple but important steps make the comprehensive Tibet permits application process well explained. Once your Tibet tour is booked with reliable agent, just provide the appropriate travel document on time and they will take care of the rest. To get proper Tibet travel documents especially in face of the constantly changing restrictions is a time consuming process. Since independent tourists attractions sightseeing in Tibet is not possible for foreign travelers, they must have a guided "TOUR SIGHTSEEING" for anytime out of Lhasa, while when foreign travelers are in Lhasa, they also need a tour guide for any visit to monasteries, temples, nunneries, palaces, etc, however, they do not have to hire a guide for their free days in Lhasa when there is no tour attractions visit. So during the free days in Lhasa, you can wander around, rest well, walk in many of the traditional or unique streets, enjoy the flea market shopping, try many local food, and there many more personal things to do. Your Tibetan guide will recommend you many meaningful things to do or try for your free time in Lhasa. So you can surely maximize your own holiday in Tibet. As a legal registered Lhasa local travel agency, we are able to provide all necessary and proper Tibet travel permits. Here below lets us provide you the important guidelines about Tibet travel permits application. Three steps to get your Tibet travel permits application done Step 1: Choose Tibet travel agency, confirm tour in advance and email passport copies 15-40 days before arrival date! Negotiate with 4-5 Tibet travel agencies and narrow down the Tibet tour choices, and choose a Reliable agency with BETTER offer, then send all your passports data page
Getting Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is not a difficult thing if you follow the right instructions. The following three simple but important steps make the comprehensive Tibet permits application process well explained. Once your Tibet tour is booked with reliable agent, just provide the appropriate travel document on time and they will take care of the rest. To get proper Tibet travel documents especially in face of the constantly changing
Rich with picturesque high-plateau landscapes, colourful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and world-famous historical sites, Tibet trip packs many kinds of element into one! Tibet is a place drastically different from where you come from. For a smooth and enjoyable experience, we suggest travelers to plan in advance. And take time to learn as much about Tibet as possible. To help travelers make informed travel decisions, the local Lhasa-based travel agency, Tibet Travel Expert (www.tibetctrip.com), share below things to know before your Tibet trip. Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) All foreign travellers need Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) to enter and travel Tibet. It will be checked at Lhasa-bound trains and planes before boarding. By law, only a local travel agency can apply and obtain TTP in Tibet on your behalf. Travellers must provide your travel agency in Tibet with a clear copy of your passport data page and your Chinese visa page. If arriving from mainland China by flight, we will mail TTP to your hotel prior Tibet; If arriving from mainland China by train, a copy of TTP is sufficient which you need to print them out after received by email from your travel agent; if arriving from Nepal, either by flight or by overland, your Tibetan guide will meet you at Lhasa Airport or Gyirong port with TTP. Best Time for Tibet Trip Most part of Tibet is hospitable all-year-around. However, the best time for Tibet trip varies based on your travel plan and itinerary in Tibet. While central Tibet is hospitable all-year-around, the best time of the year for Tibet trip is from April-June and September-October. July and August are the monsoon here in Tibet, also these two months are summer holiday for students in China so large tourist crowds will flow to Tibet. The best time to visit may
Rich with picturesque high-plateau landscapes, colourful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and world-famous historical sites, Tibet trip packs many kinds of element into one! Tibet is a place drastically different from where you come from. For a smooth and enjoyable experience, we suggest travelers to plan in advance. And take time to learn as much about Tibet as possible. To help travelers make informed travel decisions, the local Lhasa-based travel agency, Tibet
Tibet has not issued Tibet permit for Norwegians since 2010. It has been about 8 years since Norwegians been banned from Tibet travel steaming from the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Chinese dissident by Norwegian Nobel Committee. Over the years, there has been guessing & expecting over the reopening of Tibet to Norwegians, but up until now (10 April 2018), Norwegians are still banned from Tibet. However, there is high hope that this may change in 2018 with the unfrozen of Sino-Norway relationship. Many Norwegians had contacted us over the years wanting to travel Tibet. We want to emphasize again here that this is an issue between governments, and has nothing to do with common Tibetan & Han people. We don’t dislike Norwegians. Generally, we are friendly to all foreign travelers. With the promising reopening of Tibet permit for Norwegians in 2018, we’d like to give Norwegian travelers a rough rundown of how does this work. After all, it has been 8 years since any Norwegian travelers set foot on Tibet. SIMPLE BOOKING PROCESS Step 1 – Contact us. Based on your preference and interests, our experienced travel consultant will assist you to plan a perfect Norway Tibet tour. Step 2 – Pay required minimum deposit to have the booking confirmed. Step 3 – Provide us required docs: Passport dada page & Chinese visa page in due time. Step 4 -- Pack your bag. We are waiting for you in Tibet. TIBET TRAVEL PERMIT Tibet travel permit are needed for Norwegians as with all foreign tourists from any other nations. For us to obtain Tibet permit for Norwegians, we need below 2 documents from you. Some may think Tibet permit sound very formidable and complicated, actually Tibet permit application is a regular procedure at Tibet Tourism Bureau which as
Tibet has not issued Tibet permit for Norwegians since 2010. It has been about 8 years since Norwegians been banned from Tibet travel steaming from the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Chinese dissident by Norwegian Nobel Committee. Over the years, there has been guessing & expecting over the reopening of Tibet to Norwegians, but up until now (10 April 2018), Norwegians are still banned from Tibet. However, there is
How to Use Tibet Travel Permit for Foreign Travelers Well as is known to all that all foreign travelers need accurate Tibet travel permit to explore Tibet legally. This post helps answers how to use Tibet travel permit for foreign travelers. No foreign travelers can travel Tibet independently. Every foreign traveler that is planning an adventure to Tibet will need to work carefully with a local tour agency. A tour agency will make all the arrangement for your tour. This includes apply for Tibet travel permit for you. The permit application process takes some time. Therefore, it is important that you plan your Tibet trip well in advance. Where to Receive Tibet Travel Permit for Foreign Travelers In general, you need to show your Tibet travel permit when boarding Tibet bound flight or train. This means your agency will either mail or email the permit to you. If you are flying, or taking trains from certain cities, you need to show your original permit at departure. In these cases, your agency will mail the permit to your hotel in your last stop in China before Tibet. If you are taking the train from Xining, you only need to show a copy. In this case, you will receive a permit copy and you can print it out yourself. Most tour agencies will deliver the entry permit to the hotels for free. Some would even deliver them in person at the hotel, train station or airport. Where will the Tibet Travel Permit be Checked? All physical Tibet entry travel permits will be checked at the departure airport in China. However, if travelers take the train from other cities in China to Lhasa, a photo copy of the permits will suffice. Furthermore when foreign travelers board the plane from Kathmandu to Lhasa, they
How to Use Tibet Travel Permit for Foreign Travelers Well as is known to all that all foreign travelers need accurate Tibet travel permit to explore Tibet legally. This post helps answers how to use Tibet travel permit for foreign travelers. No foreign travelers can travel Tibet independently. Every foreign traveler that is planning an adventure to Tibet will need to work carefully with a local tour agency. A tour
Can we travel across Tibet via the borders between Tibet and China, Nepal, India , Bhutan as well? Tibet is a huge travel destination that welcomes thousands of travelers each year. There are many border ports between Tibet and neighboring countries such as India, Nepal and Bhutan. Tibet Travel Expert presents the following guide to Tibet Nepal border crossing. There were nearly 9000 people killed and around 22,000 injured in the the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. The quake occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on 25 April. It had a magnitude of 7.8 Mw or 8.1Ms and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Its epicenter was east of Gorkha District at Barpak, Gorkha, and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 8.2 km (5.1 mi). It was the worst natural catastrophe to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. The ground motion recorded in Kathmandu valley was of low frequency which decreased the loss of property and human life. It occurred at a time when many people in rural areas were working outdoors. And this quake also seriously destroyed the borders between Tibet and Nepal. The main two borders are Zhangmu and Kyirong. During the quake, all the road were broken and heavily damaged. This resulted in almost two and half years border closure. As of today, the Zhangmu port is permanently closed. Follow this link to learn more about the Kyirong Border situation via the short video taken during the strong side earthquake at Kyirong Border: https://www.tibettravelexpert.com/tag/travel-across-tibet-via-the-borders/ Good news came out in early September. The Gyirong border was ready for reopen after long time reconstruction. The road from Lhasa to Kyirong border was well recovered and reconstructed, but the Nepal section road condition is still not good even though it is accessible by most vehicles. With regards to the Zhangmu
Can we travel across Tibet via the borders between Tibet and China, Nepal, India , Bhutan as well? Tibet is a huge travel destination that welcomes thousands of travelers each year. There are many border ports between Tibet and neighboring countries such as India, Nepal and Bhutan. Tibet Travel Expert presents the following guide to Tibet Nepal border crossing. There were nearly 9000 people killed and around 22,000 injured in the
Here is the latest Tibet travel permits news updated on September 12, 2017. The Lhasa local Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) had announced an unofficial notice to all travel agencies that foreign travelers can not travel in Tibet between Oct.18 and Oct.28 in 2017. This temporal closure of Tibet is due to the upcoming Beijing GOV meeting-the 19th national party congress meeting. So Tibet faces another sensitive travel time again. This is fairly normal tour ban because of the sensitive political climate. Nobody can be sure whether there is additional closure announcement or not. For a Tibet tour, please contact us for the latest situation. However, in order to book any tour of Tibet, you need to book no later than 20 days before the actual arrival date. You need to guarantee the entry permits to Tibet before booking a tour before or after arrival.
Here is the latest Tibet travel permits news updated on September 12, 2017. The Lhasa local Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) had announced an unofficial notice to all travel agencies that foreign travelers can not travel in Tibet between Oct.18 and Oct.28 in 2017. This temporal closure of Tibet is due to the upcoming Beijing GOV meeting-the 19th national party congress meeting. So Tibet faces another sensitive travel time again. This
Top Concerns with Tibet Travel Permits-Lhasa based travel agency Explains Well Tibet Travel Expert tells you everything you need to know about Tibet travel permit. Tibet travel permits are a common source of confusion for travelers planning a tour of Tibet. Sometimes traveler must have a variety of permits, in addition to the Tibet travel permit required to enter Tibet, to visit place like Mt. Everest or Mt. Kailash. It’s quite understandable that some travelers may be put off, confused, or intimidated by all of these requirements. The reality is that Tibet travel agencies should apply for permits on travelers’ behalf. This can eliminate much of the need for worry and confusion! Tibet Travel Expert Service-TTES (https://www.tibettravelexpert.com), a Lhasa based travel agency, has released updated information on the permit application process and what travelers need to do to help ensure a hassle-free experience. Everything You Need To Know About Tibet Travel Permit When to send documents for Tibet travel permits application? At least two weeks before a travel group’s Tibet tour arrival, TTES will request a scanned copy of the passport information page and Chinese visa page for each traveler in the group. If travelers already have their passport and Chinese visa at the time of booking, you can send them via email at that time. The Tibet Tourism Bureau requires that we submit these documents with the application. How long does it take to apply Tibet travel permits? The permit application takes anywhere from 7-10 days to process. Travelers arriving from Mainland China will have to present the permit when checking into flights or boarding the train. TTES will have the permit delivered to the hotel travelers are staying in prior to travelling in Tibet. Unfortunately, TTES does not mail permits internationally. We prefer that travelers stay in China
Top Concerns with Tibet Travel Permits-Lhasa based travel agency Explains Well Tibet Travel Expert tells you everything you need to know about Tibet travel permit. Tibet travel permits are a common source of confusion for travelers planning a tour of Tibet. Sometimes traveler must have a variety of permits, in addition to the Tibet travel permit required to enter Tibet, to visit place like Mt. Everest or Mt. Kailash. It’s quite
Travel to Tibet from Australia, Melbourne Australia to Lhasa Tibet We warm welcome Australian travelers to travel to Tibet! Based in Lhasa, Tibet Travel Expert Service help many Australian travelers travel in Tibet with ease and lower price. Today we present our guide on how to travel to Tibet from Australia. Here we are happy to shares the important Tibet tour information with distinguished travelers from Australia. 1) How to get to Tibet from Australia As all people know that, to enter Tibet, you have two destinations options to travel to before entering Tibet. One is China and another one is Nepal. The gate way city to fly from mainland China to Lhasa is Chengdu. There are about 20 flights between Lhasa and Chengdu a day. It is fairly convenient for Australian travelers to fly to Chongqing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Beijing. There is flight from Melbourne or Sydney to these cities in China. And the Tibet travel permits can be delivered to traveler's hotel in these cities before flying to Lhasa. 2) Both Private tour or Group tour for Australian travelers are optional For travelers from Australia to Tibet, you do not have to join a group tour, as you can have your own private tour if you prefer. Even one person can book a tour of Tibet. And since 2015, there is no more restriction on travelers nationality and group size. However group tours of Tibet are more economical way considering the expensive transport in Tibet. 3) For Solo Australian travelers to Tibet For Solo Australian travelers travelling to Tibet, you can also get Tibet permit, but be sure you will be part of an organized tour. It does not mean you have to book everything with travel agency. E.g you can book your own hotel in Lhasa, you can have your own free days in Lhasa, but when you travel outside
Travel to Tibet from Australia, Melbourne Australia to Lhasa Tibet We warm welcome Australian travelers to travel to Tibet! Based in Lhasa, Tibet Travel Expert Service help many Australian travelers travel in Tibet with ease and lower price. Today we present our guide on how to travel to Tibet from Australia. Here we are happy to shares the important Tibet tour information with distinguished travelers from Australia. 1) How to get to Tibet from Australia As
