Tibet Group Visa (Port of Arrival – Nepal)
If you are entering the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) directly from Nepal and your travel plans do not include travel to areas of China outside of the TAR (this includes Tibetan areas of Amdo and Kham), you do not need a Chinese Visa. Though this special Tibet visa is referred to as a “Tibet Group Visa” individuals are also permitted to apply. You are required to have a minimum of 4 people to get visa from Nepal.
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Where to Apply Tibet Group Visa
Nepal is the only country which can grant Tibet Group Visa. This visa must be applied for directly through the Chinese Consulate in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the help of a licensed Tibet Tour Operator who has an on the ground contact in Kathmandu.
How to Apply?
Individuals and groups are not permitted to apply for Tibet Travel permit (TTP) by themselves. Contact Adventures In Tibet or another licensed travel agency in Lhasa to apply for a TTP. You should be in a group of 5 people to get visa.
Tibet Group Visa Processing Time
Handling for the most part requires at least 3 days.
Permit Specifications
- Single Entry
- Non-extendable
- Duration of visa legitimacy relies on the tour itinerary with tour confirmation
- Places that can be visited in Tibet are the lists in the itinerary (check how to visit Tibet)
Tibet Group Visa Cost
- The cost of a group visa is ranging from 50USD – 190USD for a normal procession for different nationalities. But an urgent apply may occur extra 16% of the normal cost.
- Please note that the Tibet Group Visa does not afford it’s holder the opportunity to travel anywhere in China except the TAR. You can do an overland travel. If you are awarded a Tibet Group Visa, you can travel by air or overland directly to and from Lhasa via Kathmandu.
- The duration of your TTP will depend on the number of days you presented in your original itinerary. at the time of application. As deviating from this itinerary in terms of places to visit or duration of stay is not permitted. Please provide as much information as possible at the time of application. Check the answer for how to enter Tibet from Nepal for frequent questions.
Restrictions and Exceptions
- At present, the Nepal, TAR border is open from Kyirong. The closures and opening of this border affect the issuance of Tibet Group Visas and are subject to change without notice.
- Tour agencies are not licensed to assist in issuing you a permit if you are employed as a diplomat, journalist, photographer, or government personnel in your country of origin. Persons to whom this restriction applies are only permitted to travel to Tibet with the approval and assistance of The Foreign Affairs Department.
- Norwegian Passport holders are barred from entering the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). Whether via Nepal or Mainland China and will not be awarded entry permits.
- Taiwanese Nationals traveling to the TAR via mainland China are subject to additional restrictions when applying for a TTP. Required to travel in a group of (minimum) 4 persons. And required to apply a minimum of 50 days in advance of the intended date of travel.