Visa in Tibet

How to get Tibet Travel Permits and Chinese Visa:

Tibet Travel permit, known as Tibet Visa among Westerners, is special permission from the Chinese government and a must-have document for foreign travelers to Tibet, They are required to show it boarding Train or Airplane to Tibet.
Here are some practical guidelines. Travelers can follow the Tips below easily :
1. Holding a passport valid for at least six months. For those traveling to Tibet from mainland China, it is best to get a Chinese Visa three months in advance. Those going to Tibet from Nepal must apply for Visa in the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. Travelers need to arrive several days in advance as the working days of the local Chinese Embassy are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
2. Tibet Tourism Bureau does not issue permits to individuals, would ask them to go through the travel agency where they book tour service. But not all are able to guarantee the permit, It is advisable to select the right one.
3. Planning the tour in advance, when applying for the permits, Travelers are asked to provide information about when and where they will travel in Tibet. All the information will be started on the permit, once the permit is issued, it is difficult to request an extension or any other changes.
4. Providing genuine documents to the Travel agency, this includes scanned copies of the Chinese Visa and passport. Detailed personal information is also needed, such as Full Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Nationality, and Occupation. Travelers should get all these prepared 15 to 20 working days in advance, For it takes 8 to 10 working days for relevant departments, such as The Public Security Bureau, Tourism Bureau, and Foreign Affairs Office, to review the materials,