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1. What documents do I need if I am planning to travel to Tibet? You need to have a valid passport, a valid China visa and a Tibet travel permit (sometimes called Entry permit, TTB, or Tibet visa).

2. Do I need Visa for China?
All visitors travelling to mainland China, whether for business or pleasure, require a visa. No visa is required prior to entering Hong Kong, as a visa will be issued upon your arrival there. If you travel from Hong Kong to mainland China, you will need a China visa.

3. What should I be aware of when applying for the China Visa?
We recommend that you obtain your visa before leaving the country where you live.

4. How can I get a China visa in Hong Kong?
It is usually very easy to apply for a China visa in Hong Kong. You can get a visa in-person at: The Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Address: 5th Floor, Lower Block 26 Harbor Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: ++852-25851657 OR ++852-25851680 OR ++852-25851794 Please Note: 1) You will need to go there between Monday to Friday during business hours. 2) 'Fast Process' means the visa should be processed the same day. Requirements to obtain a Visa in Hong Kong A. One recent passport photo. B. Passports need to be valid for at least more than 3 months. C. Call the office before your visit. D. China Tourist and Business (F) Visa can be obtained easily in Hong Kong. Visas can be obtained with the help of a travel agent but at least 3 full working days should be allowed for this procedure.

5. Do I need double/multi-entry visa if I come to Tibet from China mainland and return China mainland after the trip?
No, because as Tibet is a part of China, if you enter Tibet from other cities in China mainland and re-enter after the trip to Tibet, only a single-entry visa is required. For example: Beijing-Tibet-Shanghai For this, a single entry visa is okay.

6. If I travel via Nepal to Tibet, are there any special requirements for the China visa?
Before entering Lhasa from Katmandu, you must get China visa from Katmandu, because irrespective of whether you have already got the visa in your country or not, you must get a visa in Katmandu, which is regulated in an official memo between China and Nepal. The fastest way is that we send the Invitation Letter to Katmandu at least one day prior to your arrival in Katmandu, then you can apply for a China Visa on the second day easily, which will cost around 1-2 days. Chinese Visa fees: US$ 50.00 payable in cash upon arrival in Katmandu [US$ 70.00 for US Citizens]. The Chinese embassy in Katmandu only opens for visa application on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 11:30am. The application will take at least one working day, please plan your schedule to fit the visa application.

7. What is Tibet Travel Permit?
Tibet Travel Permit is the official document that allows foreign travellers to enter Tibet. It is granted by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. The Tibet Travel Permit sometimes is also called the Tibet Entry Permit or TTB permit.

8. What do I need to do to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit?
You need provide us with the high quality scanned copies of your passport and China visa, and the following information as well. Then we can hold these things to help you get the Tibet Travel Permit. 1) Full name
2) Gender
3) Date of birth
4) Passport number
5) Nationality


9. Can I get the Tibet Travel Permit easily?
Travellers can get the Tibet Travel Permit easily through a travel agency except diplomats, journalists, and government officials who should travel to Tibet under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office of Tibet Government.

10. With this Tibet Travel Permit, where can I go in Tibet?
Tibet Travel Permit (or TTB) only endorses you to enter Tibet, to stay in Lhasa area and two another major towns of Tibet like Gyantse and Shigatse. If you are planning to travel beyond and farther, you are required to prepare the PSB Permit for which we can help you apply.