How to Get Tibet Travel Permit?
How to Get Tibet Travel Permit?
Getting a Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is not difficult! It’s very easy!
First, it’s important to understand what a Tibet Travel Permit is….and what it is not. TTP’s are not a “Tibet Visa.” There is no “Tibet Visa” When going to Tibet, there is only one visa that you need, and that is a Chinese Visa (tourist, student, work, business, etc.). When entering Tibet from Mainland China, you can apply for a Chinese tourist visa in your home country or at most other Chinese Embassies/Consulates across the globe. When entering Tibet from Nepal, you will have to obtain a Group Chinese Visa at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu. You will not be able to use a Chinese Visa obtained from anywhere else. It must be from the Kathmandu Chinese Embassy. Tibet Travelers will assist you in addition to a Chinese Visa, all foreign Travelers must also have a Tibet Travel Permit in order to enter Tibet. TTP’s are issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa and not by Chinese Embassies/Consulates. These permits are valid for the duration of your journey in Tibet.
Tibet Travel Permit is not placed in your passport (again, TTP’s are not visas). Tibet Travel Permit is 2 pieces of paper. The first page has listed your itinerary in Tibet, along with your travel dates and the business number of the travel agency you are using. The second page has listed your name (as well as the names of anyone traveling with you) as well as your nationality, gender, passport number, profession, and birthdate.
While you will have the original permit when you board a flight or (a copy of it) when you take the train to Lhasa, your Tour Guide will handle the Tibet Travel Permit while the remaining time of your journey. You probably won’t see it very often. Your Tour Guide will show it to authorities at the numerous checkpoints that are across Tibet.
Now, how do you get a Tibet Travel Permit??
Only a travel agency can arrange this for you as part of an organized tour. In addition to a Tibet Travel Permit, you will also require a Tour Guide, a private vehicle, and a driver in order to travel to Tibet. There are NO exceptions to these regulations. You cannot get a TTP on your own. It is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa. Permits are not issued from Chinese Embassies or Consulates.
To get the permit, follow these simple instructions:
- Contact a local, Tibetan-owned travel agency Tibet Travelers by sending Email: infotibettravelers@gmail.com
- Email us about the travel route you wish to follow in Tibet (you have the freedom to design your own itinerary while traveling in Tibet) you can also choose our group tour or private tour on our website
- Email us about the dates you plan to travel to Tibet (you can also choose our group tour dates on our website)
- Scan and Email us your passport and Chinese Visa
- Tibet Travelers will take care of EVERYTHING else for you, including obtaining your permits, arranging a vehicle and driver, and arranging a guide for your journey.
Tibet Travelers will fill out the paperwork for your permit, submit it to the Tibet Tourism Bureau and then mail or email the permit to you so that you can board a flight or train to Tibet. **NOTE: If taking the train to Tibet, we will just email you a scanned copy of the permit which you have printed and show at the train station to pick up the train ticket and to board the train. If you take a flight to Tibet, we will mail you the original permit, and please bring the permit with you once getting to Lhasa please give it to our Tour Guide who will come to the airport to pick you up with a paper with your name on it.
Certain areas of Tibet require additional permits such as an Alien Travel Permit or Military Permit. The same applies to these permits….the travel agency you use will take care of these for you. You don’t need to do anything except follow the simple 5 steps listed above! The travel agency you use will know which permits are required for your journey and they will take care of all the required paperwork in obtaining these permits. Remember, permits are just one thing that you need in order to travel to Tibet. You will also have to have a tour guide, a private vehicle, and a driver (Exception are tours that only stay in Lhasa. No private vehicle or driver are required for your stay within the city of Lhasa. A guide is still required for tours to Lhasa.)
In summary, getting a Tibet Travel Permit is NOT difficult. Please contact Tibet Travelers and we will take care of everything regarding your permit and will then mail or email it to you so you can enter Tibet.
If you have any other Tibet Travel questions or booking a journey to Tibet, Email Tibet Travelers at info@tibettravelers.com
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Tenzin is really professional in handling my last minute knock on his door. He answered my endless questions with precision, speed, and truthfulness such that I committed to his private tour immediately. I was about to take refuge in Tibetan Buddhism. He took me to sacred places in all 4 major lineages and I could literally feel the blessing in my crown chakra during those visits. When environment was not up to my standard, he would go all his way to find the hotel people to fix them and he made himself available even late at night. He can be a good friend without losing the professionalism of the service part. This is not an ordinary trip for me. It was very difficult because of the weather and geographical condition and the food but Tenzin and the Driver both made it nice. One more thing, Tenzin doesn\\\'t waste time beating around the bush. His communication is quite Americanized in that regard and it fits my education history perfectly. I am glad that we still keep in touch and he would do prayers for my well-being. I really don\\\'t know what more one can ask for from a guide like this. Thank you Tenzin!
Anthony
Trip Advisor ReviewI highly recommend Tibet Travelers for your Tibet adventure. Tenzin, the owner of Tibet Travelers, is professional and knowledgeable. He previously worked as a porter for Mount Everest climbers and then gained experience for many years as a travel guide. He speaks English very well and has many years of experience working with western travelers. He knows how to obtain all the permits necessary to travel through Tibet and to visit Mount Everest. He can tailor your trip to your preferences. My husband and I along with our 2 kids ( ages 10 and 12) went on the 8-day EBC tour. Our children got a little bored of all the temple tours, so he organized a last minute hike that was fun and a great cultural experience. Our guide, Jigme, a local Tibetan, spoke English perfectly and was very knowledgeable about the city, temples and Tibetan culture. He and our driver were great with our children, especially my son who enjoyed their company immensely.The hotels where we stayed were very nice. Tenzin went out of his way to make sure we were happy and comfortable. If you are looking for a worry-free, well-planned Tibetan vacation, use Tibet Travelers.
Tala Wood Family
Trip Advisor ReviewMy first time to Tibet. I contacted Tenzin Dhondup to ask about the tour details. he responded to my emails quickly and thoughtfully. Tenzin helped me organize the trip by arranging for the flight tickets from Chengdu to Lhasa and also Tibet permit. Tenzin is well organized, speak very good English, friendly, always helpful and gives good advice and suggestions. Tenzin met me in Lhasa at day 1 and brought me for a noodle soup and tea. After that, we went for a hike to Pabonka Monastery and we sat on the mountain enjoying the great view of Lhasa and what a lovely afternoon filled with discussions and conversations about Meditation, Life, and Buddhism. And on day 3 after my tour, I met him for shopping at local market Tromsikang and Bhakor and he even helped me to bargain the price. After that, we went for early Christmas dinner. Tibet is nice and must visit place. Its was a really great experience and good trip in Tibet. I strongly recommend Tenzin and his team. Thank you Tenzin for being my only first family in Tibet. You are such a wonderful and amazing person!!
Ch3L Rachel
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