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FAQ: Travel Documents

1.What documents do I need to travel to Tibet?
2.What is Tibet Travel Permit?
3.Can I travel to everywhere in Tibet with Tibet Travel Permit (TTB)?
4.How can I get a China visa if I enter mainland China from Hong Kong?
5.If I travel to Tibet via Nepal, how do I get a China visa?
6.What do I need to do to get the Tibet Travel Permit?
7.When should I apply for Tibet Travel Permit?

Our Answers:

1. What documents do I need if I am planning to travel to Tibet?

You need to have a passport valid for at least 6 months, a valid China visa and a Tibet Travel Permit (because it is issued by Tibet Travel Bureau sometimes it is called TTB or Entry permit). If you are coming to Tibet through mainland China, you need to apply for your Chinese tourist visa before you arrive. Contact your local nearest Chinese consulate for visa application details. If you are planning to enter Tibet from Kathmandu, DO NOT get your Chinese visa in advance. You need to get it in Kathmandu. We will apply for Tibet Travel Permit on your behalf. For more details, please see Visa and Permit.
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2. What is Tibet Travel Permit?

Tibet Travel Permit is the official document that allow foreign traveler to enter Tibet. It is granted by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Tibet Travel Permit sometimes is also called Tibet Entry Permit or TTB permit.

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3. Can I travel to everywhere in Tibet with Tibet Travel Permit (TTB)?

Tibet Travel Permit allows you to travel to major Tibet cities and towns such as Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyantse and Nyingchi, etc. Traveling to border cities such as Zhangmu and Everst Base Camp requires Alien's Travel Permit which we will apply for you on your behalf. You don't need to do anything about it.
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4. How can I get a China visa if I enter mainland China from Hong Kong?

You don’t need a visa to enter Hong Kong. A visa will be issued upon arrival. But if you plan to enter mainland China, you will need a China visa.

You can apply for a China visa yourself at:

Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

5th Floor, Lower Block
26 Harbor Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: ++852-25851657 OR ++852-25851680 OR ++852-25851794
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5. If I travel to Tibet via Nepal, how do I get a China visa?

If you enter Tibet from Katmandu, you must get China visa from Katmandu even if you've already got the visa in your country, which is regulated in an official memo between China and Nepal. So don’t bother to apply for China visa in your own country if you plan to enter Tibet through Nepal. Chinese Visa fees in Nepal: US$ 50.00 payable in cash upon arrival in Katmandu [US$ 70.00 for US Citizens]. The Chinese embassy in Katmandu only opens for visa application on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 11:30am. The application will take at least one business day, please take that into consideration when you book your trip. We will send you details about getting China visa in Nepal after you book your trip.
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6. What do I need to do to get the Tibet Travel Permit?

We will apply it for you. You need to send us scanned copies of your passport pages (pages bearing your picture, passport number, issue date and expiration date, etc.) and China visa. And also let us know your occupation because diplomats, journalists and government officials need to go through Foreign Affairs Office to travel to Tibet. If you hold a working visa (Z-visa) in China, you also need to provide an employment letter.
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7. When should I apply for Tibet travel Permit?

We need to apply for your travel permit at least 10 days prior to your entry date. We also need time to deliver it to you before you enter Tibet. So plan ahead.

For further details, please refer to our Visa and Permit page.
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