Passport :
A traveler should bear with him a passport with
validity remaining no less than six months. Make
sure that it has plenty of blank pages for
visas, entry and reentry stamps and extensions.
Besides, holding other ID's like student card or
driving license will be an advantage. Loosing
passport in Tibet is very bad, as you have to go
to Beijing to get new one.
Visa-Travel Permit :
Travelers to Tibet requires to obtain special
Group Visa/Permit. The visa processing is
initiated only after you book a trip with a
qualified travel agency. Original passport has
to be submitted along with the Visa Application
Letter ( Invitation Letter) of Tibetan Tourism
Authority to the Chinese Embassy in Nepal or
abroad. We are eligible to process your
visa/permit and can fax you the Visa Application
Letter ( Invitation Letter) if you wish to apply
the visa abroad. Normally, Chinese embassy of
Kathmandu works on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays between 09 30 am to 11 am. The regular
visa fee is USD 26 and you can collect the
passport on the third working day. For emergency
processing, there will be an extra fee. |
Visa Information
