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The Tibet Travel Permit, also known as the Tibet Entry Permit or Tibet Visa, is a mandatory document for all international travelers planning to visit Tibet. Without this permit, you will not be allowed to board a train or flight to Lhasa. To obtain the permit, you must pre-arrange your travel itinerary through a licensed Tibetan travel agency, such as Guidetibet, before your arrival. Independent travel in Tibet is not permitted, so all arrangements must be made in advance through an authorized agency.
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*Foreign tourists who wish to travel across the entire Tibet Autonomous Region must obtain three essential permits:
- the Tibet Entry Permit (TTB),
- the Alien’s Travel Permit (PSB), and
- the Military Permit & Foreign Affairs Permit
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Essential Travel Permits
Additional Permits for Traveling in Tibet
Alien’s Travel Permit
(PSB)
The Alien’s Travel Permit is an international travel document issued by the Local Public Security Bureau (PSB) of Tibet, and is also called “PSB Permit”. It is not a must for foreign travelers to enter Tibet, but is required when you go to visit areas outside Lhasa.
Military Permit & Foreign Affairs Permit
The Military Permit is required if you are going to visit military sensitive areas in Tibet, such as Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Ngari, Basum Tso in Nyingchi. The permit is issued by the military affairs office, and is applied through your tour operator before you enter Tibet.
