According to policy of Tibet Tourism Bureau, traveler can not apply the Tibet Travel Permit on his(her) own. He(she) has to book tour service from a certificated agency, and let the agency apply the permit.
1. Work out a detailed itinerary in Tibet and reserve from a Tibet travel agency .
2. Hire a tour guide and driver for your every day tour(your travel agency will arrange for you).
3. Pay a deposit to your travel agency through Paypal or bank transfer
4. Send scan copies of your passport and China visa.
5. Offer an available address in China(hotel or local agency) to receive your permit.
6. We express the permit to you, or let a tour guide give it to you at airport or train station before your trip.
Note: Above policy doesn't apply to diplomats, journalists, media photographer or government officials.
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Noteworthy Update: March 13, 2026
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Effective from March 13, foreign tourists entering Tibet—whether by train or air—must present the original physical copy of their Tibet Travel Permit for verification. In previous years, a photocopy was sufficient for train entry from most mainland Chinese cities. (It is speculated that this adjustment is due to the anticipated surge in foreign arrivals for the Year of the Horse pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, prompting stricter security screening measures.)
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Tibet Travel Permit applications submitted in March this year are now being approved, granting foreign tourists access to Tibet during this period. Previously, March was considered a sensitive month, and such applications were routinely postponed.
