Prerequisite for Tibet Travel Permit Application

As we know, foreign visitors, Taiwan visitors and overseas Chinese who want to travel in Tibet must apply for Tibet Travel Permit through Tibet travel agency. There are some different prerequisites for Tibet Travel Permit application for different visa type.

Prerequisite for Tibet Travel Permit Application – Visa Types

If you are holding Tourism Visa (L), China Residence Permit in China (D), Visitor's Visa (F), Employment Visa (Z), or Study Visa (X), you are required to apply for Tibet Travel Permit through Tibet travel agency before you come into Tibet.

If you are holding Tourism Visa (L), you only need to submit the scanned copy of your passport and Chinese Visa and your occupation to Tibet Tourism Bureau through travel agency.

If you are holding China Residence Permit in China (D), you must provide your working certificate (or residence certification) issued by your company.

If you are holding Visitor's Visa (F), you must provide the invitation certificate issued by Chinese organization.

If you are holding employment Visa (Z), you are required to provide the employment certification issued by your company.

If you are holding Study Visa (X), you are required to provide the certification issued by your school.

Prerequisite for Tibet Travel Permit Application – Official Visa and J Visa

Travel agencies can not organize foreign visitors who are holding Official Visa or J Visa to have Tibet tour. If you are holding Official Visa or J Visa, you are suggested to contact foreign affairs department to know more information.

After coming into Tibet, please hand your Tibet Travel Permit to your guide for safekeeping. After your tour in Tibet, the travel agency will hand back the Tibet Travel Permit to Tourism Bureau for archiving. Any Tibet Permits can not be brought out Tibet.