All Required Visas and Permits for a Nepal Tibet Tour

Except Indians, other foreign tourists to Nepal must apply for a Nepal Visa in advance from a Nepalese Embassy or Consulate abroad or get a Nepal Visa on Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and land ports of entry on Nepal-India or Nepal-China border areas. The application processes is very simple and easy. Applicants only need to prepare valid and original passport, completed visa application form, passport-size photo and appropriate visa fees. Normally, embassy takes 1 to 3 working days process your application, and the Immigration Office at ports of entry can issue it on the same day. Nepal Visa extension is can be done in Kathmandu (not availanle at Kathmandu Airport) and Pokhara.

Nepal Visa fees for your reference:

1. 15 days multiple entry Nepal Visa: 30 USD

2. 30 days multiple entry Nepal Visa: 50 USD

3. 90 days multiple entry Nepal Visa: 125 USD

Most Popular Nepal Tibet Tours:

√ 7 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Private Tour via Mount Everest

√ 9 Days Kathmandu to Lhasa Overland Tour via Everest & Tsetang

√ 14 Days Mount Kailsh Tibet Highlights Tour from Kathmandu

Procedure for entering Tibet from Nepal differs from visiting Tibet from China's other regions. If you are going to get to Tibet from Nepal, your previous Chinese Visa will become invalid. Only a Tibet Group Visa issued by Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal guarantees you a successful accession to Tibet from Nepal.

What is a Tibet Group Visa?

Tibet Group Visa, actually called Chinese Group Visa, is a kind of single-entry Chinese visa for travelers who intend to visit Tibet from Nepal, and further travel in China's other regions. The Group Visa can be applied by Nepal travel agency in Kathmandu Nepal only. There are some special regulations to apply for it. If you travel alone, we suggest you fly to Chengdu, Kunming and cities in China first, then get to Tibet from the city.

Personal information of travelers is printed on a piece of A4 paper. All group members must travel together and follow the same itinerary (visa separation procedure is very difficult and complicated). As for the previous Chinese Visa got from tourists’ home country or other third country, valid or not, it will get scrapped once the applicant apply for the Tibet Group Visa.

How to Get a Group Visa?

Neither Tibet Travel Permit nor Tibet Group Visa can be submitted by tourists personally. Authorized local Nepal travel agencies (like Tibet Discovery) are the experts who have the right to operate the visa/permit application. We can help you obtain Tibet Group Visa and other necessary permits after you confirm Nepal Tibet Tour service form us. Follow up our guidance and provide us needed materials, you will get all valid visa and permits.

First, scan copies of your passport and other personal travel information should be given for Tibet Travel Permit application from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Tibet. Meanwhile, we will help you apply for Tibet Group Visa in Nepal. You just need to prepare original valid passport, completed visa application form, get related supporting materials ready, we will take care of the rest. Find more details about How to Apply Tibet Group Visa from Nepal >>

The Tibet Group Visa is needed for all direct travel to Tibet from Nepal, including below Popular Nepal Tibet Tours:

√ 7 Days Kathmandu Lhasa Highlights Tour by Flight

√ 7 Days Tibet Group Tour from Kathmandu (by road)

Plan B: You don't have to apply and get a Tibet Group Visa if you transfer in other Chinese cities during your Nepal Tibet trip. China Tibet Nepal tour packages lead you to visit more wonderful destinations in China together with Tibet！

Why need the Tibet Travel Permit?

Tibet, part of China, owns special and precious ethnic traditions, cultural and historic relics, ecological environment and etc. which need extraordinary protections. Therefore, China National Tourism Administration regulates that all non-Chinese passport holders, including foreign tourists, Taiwanese tourists and overseas Chinese, who wish to travel to Tibet must obtain the ratification of foreigners' travel to Tibet. The Tibet Travel Permit is always needed no matter foreign tourists visit Tibet from Nepal or other cities in China. Nepal Tibet tourists are also required to obtain a Tibet Travel Permit apart from Tibet Group Visa.

Note: National Bureau states that foreign journalists, diplomatists and government officials and other related foreigners are not allowed to enter and visit Tibet as tourists.

What is the Tibet Travel Permit?

Tibet Travel Permit is the official document which permits a foreign traveler to enter and travel in Tibet. It is a mandatory regional travel voucher issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau in Tibet, so most people usually call it Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit, TTB Permit for short.

As a foremost and compulsory certification, tourists should apply for and get it ahead, otherwise, you are unable to get aboard a train or flight to Tibet. No matter where you choose to enter Tibet from, other Chinese cities or Nepal in south Asia, Tibet Travel Permit always comes first. Once visitors get and hold the Tibet Travel Permit, you can visit Lhasa, Shigatse, Namtso Lake, Everest, Mt. Kailash and many well-known destinations in Tibet.

Issued by local Tibetan Public Security Bureau, Aliens’ Travel Permit is also called PSB Permit or ATP. The PSB Permit is not a must Tibet permit from Nepal as needful as Tibet Group Visa and Tibet Travel Permit, if you only visit Lhasa, Namtso in Tibet. However, it’s necessary when foreigners visit areas out of Lhasa, such as Shigatse, Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, Shannan, Nyingchi and etc. Unlike above permits must be applied in advance, the Aliens’ Travel Permit can be easily applied after tourists arrive in Lhasa with original passport and copy of Tibet Travel Permit. Your Tibet tour guide will apply for it for you with your original passport and get it very quickly.

>> More Details of Aliens' Travel Permit.

The Military Permit is not a mandatory Tibet tour permit from Nepal but a needful travel document when visiting restricted and military sensitive places in Tibet, such as all the places in Ngari (Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarovar), Ningchi (Pomi, Ranwu), Qamdo, etc. Issued by the Military office in Lhasa, it takes much longer time and procedures to get approved through travel agency application. Therefore, tourists need to send the scan copy of valid passport and visas already got to us much earlier (at least 1 month in advance) when we need your cooperation.

>> Know More about the Military Permit.

Necessary Group Visa from Nepal for a Nepal Tibet tour is kind of complicated than China's other regions travel. Just take it easy, Tibet Discovery has lots of experience of dealing it, and we will try our best to make your Tibet journey easier and comfortable at the best value.

You only need to enjoy the journey because we will settle all details in advance. You can get all required visa and permits, get our help of book flight/train to Tibet, take safe and conveninet transportation, choose from carefully-selected accommodation and attractions, etc. Our service can start from the visa application, airport pick-up and anytime you need us. Oxygen Box will also be prepared for our tourists.

Our travel consultants will customize a tour all based on your hobbies. During journey, your local professional travel guide will be at your side and help you enjoy a wonderful journey. Contact us to start your Tibet and Nepal discovery now!