Tibet Visa and Passport Requirements

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The Tibet Autonomous Region is a province of China and so Chinese visas are required. For regulations and fees, please see the China passport & visa section.

To enter Tibet, you must also obtain a Tibet travel permit. The easiest way to do this is to join a tour group. Your agency will usually be able to arrange your permit within around seven days, although it can take longer if you're visiting restricted areas, which require additional permits. There are currently no restrictions on group size or nationality. Please note, the Tibet Tourism Bureau often puts a hold on issuing permits during times of political tensions and demonstrations and regulations are subject to change at short notice. Since 2008, no permits have been issued during the month of March each year.

Embassies and tourist offices

China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in the USA
Telephone: +1 212 760 8218. Website: http://www.cnto.org
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 337 1956. Website: http://www.china-embassy.org Opening times: Mon-Fri: 0900-1730, 0930-1230 and 1330-1500 (visa section).
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the UK
Telephone: +1 20 7631 1430 Website: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
British Consulate-General in Chongqing

The nearest British representation to Lhasa.

Telephone: +86 23 6369 1400 Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-chongqing Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1200, 1300-1700

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.