Latest Policy of Tibet Travel Permit Application 2012

As a special region, the policy for foreigners’ traveling to Tibet would be amended according to the current political situation.

From April of 2012, the policy rules as bellow:

Situation a: 1 tourist.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation b: 2 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation c: 3 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued unless they are of the same nationality, itinerary and departure date.
Situation d: more than 3 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau when the nationality, itinerary and departure date of the tourists are the same.

From the early May of 2012, the new policy is as bellow:

Situation a: 1 tourist.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation b: 2 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation c: 3 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation d: 4 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Situation e: 5 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could not be issued unless they are of the same nationality, itinerary and departure date.
Situation f: more than 5 tourists.
In this case, Tibet Travel Permit could be issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau when the nationality, itinerary and the departure date of the tourists are the same.

This is the latest news from Tibet Tourism Bureau. Although it may seem to be difficult to get Tibet Travel Permit than before, as a professional Tibet tour operator, we Tibet Tour Team will do our best to process it for you. All you need to do is to contact us and offer your accurate information and wait for the amazing tour to Tibet.