We arrange permits to Lhasa and beyond!

All foreigners traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region require a Tibet Travel Permit issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa. Foreigners cannot directly obtain these permits; only travel agencies in China can apply for you. In order to obtain a permit, you must have a fully booked tour for the duration of your stay inside the Tibet Autonomous Region, which includes:

• Travel tickets to Lhasa
• Permit for Lhasa and additional permits for travel outside of Lhasa
• Itinerary for all days in Lhasa and surrounding areas
• Registered guide
• Registered car and driver for any trips outside of Lhasa
• All accommodations must also be booked at approved foreign tourist hotels
• Proof of travel leaving the Tibet Autonomous Region

In order to process your permit, we will need a color scan of your passport and current Chinese visa. Your Chinese visa must be valid throughout the duration of your stay in Tibet. We need 10 days to process your permit, so make sure to plan for this.

Note: If you need a visa extension, it is best to apply for one outside of Tibet, as they are extremely difficult to get in Tibet.

Please note what type of visa you have and provide us with any additional information we may need.

• Tourist (L) visa requires no extra documentation.
• Work (Z) visas require that you also send us a copy of your work permit and an official letter from your company.
• Business (F) visas require that you provide a letter from your company or school with this visa.
• Student (X) visas require that you give proof of your enrollment at your place of study. A copy of your Student ID or a letter from your university will suffice.

Important information regarding train tickets:

In the first half of this year Lhasa hosted approximately 1 million tourists. This volume of travel makes getting train tickets very difficult. The prices for tickets frequently change based on the going rate at the time. If you plan to travel by train, give yourself a few extra days to avoid problems or complications.

Please see our Lhasa Tours page for more information on visiting Lhasa and other places in the Tibet Autonomous Region.