Tibet Travel Permit Update on Mar 19th, 2017

>> Foreign travelers can enter Tibet starting April 1st, 2017, but need to confirm at least 10 days in advance to process the Tibet permit paper works.
>> Depending on what type of tour you choose, Tibet travel permit may take 7 – 20 days to process.

Tips for Solo Travelers and Budget Travelers:

The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal has announced new restrictions for the Tibet Group Visa for 26 different nationalities These 26 nationalities should obtain the Chinese visa or  Tibet Group Visa from the Chinese Embassy in their home country:
Those 26 countries are 1. Pakistan, 2. Bangladesh, 3. Sri Lanka, 4. Afghanistan, 5. Azerbaijan, 6.Lebanon, 7. Syria, 8. Iraq, 9. Iran, 10. Kazakhstan, 11. Kyrgyzstan, 12. Tajikistan, 13. Turkey, 14. Uzbekistan, 15. Albania, 16.Democratic Republic of Congo, 17. Ghana, 18. Cameroon, 19. Kenya, 20. Libya, 21. Mali, 22. South Sudan, 23. Nigeria, 24. Somalia, 25. Tunisia, 26. Chad.