Good news! Tibet is open to foreign tourists. Welcome to Tibet! However,But don't worry! You'll need to obtain a Tibet Travel Permit if you're a foreigner planning to travel to Tibet. You only need to provide your valid China visa and confirm the travel itinerary, and we will apply for all the necessary permits for you after receiving your data.
Tibet Travel Permit (TTP)
A lot of people confuse the Tibet travel permit with a Tibet visa. However, the travel permit is not a visa, but an entry permit that allows you to enter Tibet. You can obtain the permit by applying through a local travel agency in Tibet. Please note! Foreign travelers are not allowed to board trains or flights to Tibet without the TTP.
Note! The permit indicates all the destinations and scenic spots you will visit when you come to Tibet, and you can't change them after you arrive in Tibet. Therefore, you must confirm your travel itinerary with the travel agency before applying for it.
Samples of Travel Permit
Alien's Travel Permit (ATP)
If you plan to travel to or through a controlled area in Tibet, you must obtain an Alien Travel Permit (ATP). It is processed by the Public Security Bureau and issued by the Alien Affairs Department. Your tour guide will take your passport to the local public security bureau and apply for the ATP on your behalf before you travel.
You need to apply for ATP to travel to the following areas: Mount Everest, Shigatse, Kailash, Nyingchi, Shannan, Nagqu, Chamdu.
Military Permit
Military Permit is a travel permit issued by Tibetan military authorities.
You need to apply for Military Permit to travel to the following areas: Kailash, Nyingchi, Shannan, Chamdu.
How long does it take?
Generally, it is necessary to apply more than 15 days in advance.
Tibet Travel Permit: 6-10 days
Alien's Travel Permit: 8-12 days
Military Permit: 12-20 days
