Tibet Travel Permit

Along with the visa, a tourist needs to get a travel permit to enter and travel in Tibet. Provided by the Tibet Tourism Board (TTB) this permit is also known as TTB permit. The TTB cost varies depending upon your departure city and this permit does not have an expiry date. You will not need a permit to leave the Tibet but you will have to get a permit to enter certain cities of Tibet, which can be easily arranged by your Travel Agency. You will also need a permit if you wish to go to the Everest Base Camp. To apply for the TTB permit you will need a passport that is valid for at least six month with a Chinese Visa on it.

There are actually two kind of permit issued for traveling in Tibet. The TTB permit, which is an equivalent of a visa for Tibet and the Alien Travel Permit i.e. PSB permit(Public Security Bureau permit).

TTB permit

You will need this permit when you fly in the Lhasa or even the purchases of the Lhasa Ticket from any other place require the TTB permit. Any groups travelling by land also need this ticket. Your travel agency arranging trips will be arranging this permit for you.

PSB permit

You will need this permit if you are interested in visiting the restricted areas in Tibet.

How to get a permit?

Being a Travel Agency that has worked with Tourists visiting Tibet for so many years and being situated in Nepal that has special administrative condition with china we can easily get the permit. It will be easy for you to gain a permit if you send your information 10 days prior to your arrival. You must book your tour with the agency to get the permit. No travel agency offer Permit only service. You will need to send following information to apply for the permit:

• Your full name;
• Your gender;
• Your date of birth;
• Your passport number;
• Your nationality.

NOTE:

• Do not trust a travel agency that offers to sell you a Tibet travel permit without requiring you to book a tour. No legitimate travel agency will offer "permit-only" service. Avoid wasting your money, as this is almost certainly a scam.
• Lhasa PSB will not issue travel permits to individuals and will direct you to a travel agency. Agencies can arrange a travel permit to almost anywhere but only if you book a Land Cruiser, driver and a guide.