Visa & Permits to Tibet

As per recent Chinese Govt. Decision, Chinese Embassy, Kathmandu require a group consisting minimum of five participants.

For obtaining the Tibet Visa in Kathmandu we need a minimum of 3 clear working days. As such clients will have to reach Kathmandu accordingly. For your information, the Chinese Embassy is open on every Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays for one hour only. Normal Visa Fee is US$ 26.00 net per pax and for American US $ 40.

However, if visa has to be issued within one to three days, emergency charges will be US$ 17.00 nett per pax will applicable which is over & above normal visa fee.

Also we would like to inform you that we require the passport details with photocopy of passport before the arrival of the GIT/FIT or by fax (i.e. Full Name, Sex, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport number, Occupation) in order to process the Tibet Visa Formalities at our end.

It is advisable to bring two-passport size photographs along with each of them, which may need, while obtaining the Tibet Visa.

** The above regulations and all visa fees are subject to change without prior notice.

"PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY UNUTILISED SERVICES IS NON REFUNDABLE IN TIBET ON TOUR COST AS WELL AS ON AIRFARE."

Required documents for visa: Tourist:

(a) Completed application form.
(b) 1 passport-size photograph.
(c) Valid passport with blank pages to affix visa.
(d) Fee (payable in cash or by postal order only).
(e) Sufficient funds for duration of stay.
(f) Return airline ticket, travel information about itinerary and confirmation of hotel reservation in China .
(g) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications (registered/recorded delivery is recommended). Group: (a)-(g), and (h) Confirmation letter or fax from an authorised Chinese travel company. A list of all group members should be presented in triplicate. Transit: (a)-(g), and (h) Travellers may be required to show a visa for the next country of destination or an airline ticket. Business: (a)-(g), and (h) Official invitation from a Chinese governmental department or a government-approved company indicating duration of stay. Time required to issue visa: Applications should be made 1 month in advance. Postal applications take longer to process than those made in person.

Airport Tax:
FOR KTM/LHASA SECTOR: US$ 22.00 Per Pax
FOR LXA/KTM SECTOR: US$ 12.00 Per Pax
Insurance Surcharge: US$5 Per Pax for one way