Important Information and Itineraries
We make travel to Lhasa as easy as possible while offering affordable prices with the maximum amount of freedom to do what you want!
How do we obtain a permit for you?
All Tibet travel permits are issued at the Tibet Travel Bureau in Lhasa. Foreigners can not directly obtain a travel permit through this office. Only travel agencies in China can obtain these permits.
In order for a permit to be issued, you must have a fully booked tour for the duration of your stay inside of the Tibet Autonomous Region. This 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
Below is a list of our pre-planned trips in Lhasa and the surrounding area. If you would like to do something different let us know and we will do our best to arrange a custom trip for you.
Who is eligible for a permit through us?
If you have a tourist visa, F visa, or Z visa we can process permits for you. X, F, and Z visas require proof of study or work in China. Please obtain a stamped letter from your employer or school stating your position. Your student ID or Chinese work permit are not enough.
We cannot process permits for:
- Diplomats
- Journalists
- Press Agents
- Tibetan expatriates
- Anyone involved in organizations or activities that would disrupt the peace and prosperity of Tibet.
What we need from you
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 an visa extenstion it is extremely difficult to receive one in Tibet. You should try and get one before going to 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.
- Business (Z) visas require that you also send us a copy of your work permit and an official letter from your company.
- (F) visa you also must 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 letter from your university with the school stamp on it is needed.
Important information regarding train tickets
In the first half of this year Lhasa hosted approximately 1 million tourists. This large amount of travel to Lhasa makes getting train tickets very difficult to obtain for all cities in China. The prices for tickets changes all of the time based on the going rate at the time. It is best if you plan to travel by train to give yourself an extra few days to insure there is not a problem.
You must also read and agree to the clauses in our agreement. We will give this to you when you start the process.