Passport Health Passports and Visas helps you get your passport and visa fast! Learn more about the visa requirements for your destination.

Do I Need a Visa for Tibet?

Yes. A special permit, separate from a visa for China or Nepal, is required to travel to Tibet. Permits typically allow for one entry into Tibet and are valid for maximum of three months. However, it is by no means guaranteed that such a permit will be granted, and the permit typically only permits travel to very select areas of Tibet. Visas must be obtained via a registered travel agent or at the Public Security Bureau’s office in Lhasa. As a result, Passport Health is not able to obtain a visa for Tibet on your behalf. However, most travelers enter Tibet via China or Nepal. Both China and Nepal require a visa for any type of travel, and Passport Health can assist you with obtaining the proper visa for both destinations. In addition to a permit and visa for other destinations, you will need a valid passport for international travel.

Sources: U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Tibet on Arrival?

Permits for travel to Tibet must be obtained in advance. If enter a restricted area without the proper permit, you can be fined, detained and deported. Be sure to obtain all permits in advance of travel to Tibet, and your visa for entry into China must be obtained in advance as well.

What Types of Materials Support My Tibet Visa Application?

To obtain your permit for travel to Tibet, you will likely need to work with your licensed travel agent.

Are you traveling to China as well as Tibet? Let the China visa experts get you the Chinese visa you will need for your trip! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Tibet?

Call ! You will need to obtain your permit for travel to Tibet via a travel agent. However, a visa is required to travel to China, and our travel document experts handle the entire process of obtaining a visa to China on your behalf. We provide you with a full visa application kit that details the exact materials you need to compile to support your application, review your completed application for accuracy, provide pre-paid shipping labels for you to send all documents in to us, and we hand-deliver your application packet to the Chinese consulate that has jurisdiction over your state of residence. Once the visa is issued, we pick it up and mail it directly back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Tibet?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Tibet. Is your passport about to expire? Let us assist with your passport renewal. We can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

You will face health risks and diseases in Tibet that very different from what you encounter in the United States. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Tibet and all other destinations on your itinerary.