May,22 2025 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

How to Get Tibet Permit in China

For most international tourists or non-Chinese citizens living in China, the Tibet Permit, also known as the Tibet Travel Permit, is necessary before traveling to Tibet. Even for those who can travel to China without a visa, it is still essential to get a Tibet Permit in advance.

Issued by the Tibet Tourist Bureau, the Tibet Permit can only be applied for through a local travel agency that provides Tibet tour services for you. It is convenient to apply for the Tibet Permit online through us, and we guarantee you’ll get the permit in hand before you board your train or flight to Tibet.

You can check the following guide on how to get the Tibet Permit in China smoothly and successfully with simple steps.

Apply for Tibet Permit Online

How to Get Tibet Permit in China for International Tourists?

Although the Tibet Tourism Bureau has opened branch offices in Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, its head office in Lhasa is the only option for non-Chinese tourists. You need to provide detailed tour information: tour itinerary, passport, and Chinese visa to the Tibet Tourism Bureau Lhasa Office.

Next, according to the Tibet travel policy, foreigners need to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit through a Tibet travel agency, which will help with your tour service packages, such as transportation, guide services, and hotel reservations in Tibet.

Headquartered in Lhasa, we ensure a hassle-free application for your Tibet Permit. Simply provide scanned copies of your passport and Chinese visa after you book a Tibet tour with us, and we will handle the rest for you.

Once the Tibet Permit is issued by the Bureau, we will deliver it by express to your address in the mainland of China. Please keep the permit properly, as you need to show it when boarding the flight or train to Tibet.

Upon arrival in Tibet, your Tibet Permit will be collected and kept by your guide, who will show it to officers at different checkpoints as needed throughout your journey in Tibet.

The procedure usually takes about 8-9 working days, while the delivery takes another 2 to 3 days. - Check the full guide to getting Tibet Permit.

How to Get Tibet Permit for Foreign People Working or Studying in China?

As an expat in China, you’ll need to provide the appropriate documents based on your Chinese Visa type. For example, if you have a work visa (Z Visa), you’ll need to provide proof of employment, and for a study visa (X Visa), you’ll need to provide proof of enrollment. You‘ll provide us with the relevant documents along with scanned copies of your passport and visa.

After we get the Tibet Permit, it will be sent to your residence ready for your Tibet entry.

How to Get a Tibet Permit during a Visa-free Stay in China?

If you enjoy a visa-free stay in China and plan to visit Tibet during this period, you can easily get the Tibet Permit with your passport only. Just send us the copy of your passport once your book a trip with us, and we’ll take care of everything else for you.

Please note that the duration of stay in Tibet (Xizang) is also counted as the visa-free stay period in China. You need to arrange your China Tibet tour reasonably to avoid overstaying, or you’ll need to apply for a Chinese Visa separately.

Visit Tibet Vista’s Chengdu Office to Get Tibet Permit

If you happen to work in Chengdu, or will take a flight or Tibet train from Chengdu to Lhasa, you are welcome to visit our Chengdu office and get your Tibet permit in person. The benefit is not only that you will have a lovely chat with your travel consultant, but also get loads of travel advice from him or her. Perhaps, take a nice selfie with your travel consultant as well.

Find Tibet Vista in Chengdu

Add: 11th Floor, A, #33 Gaohuaheng Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu, China
Tel: 86-28-81754631
Email: inquiry@tibettravel.org
Office hours: Mon-Fri (9:00 am-6:00 pm, local time)

Well, nowadays it’s quite convenient to Tibet Permit. Do submit your application at least 20 days before you travel to Tibet. If you have more questions for Tibet Permit, please do not hesitate to email your inquiry to us for a free consultation.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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