If you’re searching for a “Tibet Travel Permit online application” or a “Tibet Travel Permit application form,” you’re in the right place. This page is designed for one specific goal: help you submit your permit request online (to our agency) quickly and correctly, so we can arrange your official Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) as part of your Tibet tour.
Foreign travelers cannot travel freely in Tibet with an open itinerary. Your route and hotel stays must be confirmed in advance for the permit application.
Can You Apply for a Tibet Travel Permit Online?
What “Online Application” Really Means
The Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is an official document issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
When travelers talk about “applying online,” they usually mean submitting the required details and document scans online to an authorized Tibet travel agency, which then prepares and submits the application on your behalf. Experience Tibet is authorized to prepare and submit your Tibet Travel Permit application directly to the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Who Needs the Tibet Travel Permit?
All foreign travelers visiting Tibet must obtain special permits in addition to the standard China visa (or eligible exemption status). Entry without the permit is strictly prohibited.
This article focuses on the online request + application form. (For the full “complete guide” style explanation, see our other permit articles in the blog:
- Do You Need a Permit or Visa to Travel to Tibet? Complete Guide for Foreign Travelers (2026)
- China Visa & Tibet Travel Permit 2026: New Policies, Visa-Free Countries & Complete Guide
- Tibet Visa and Permits for Indian Travelers (2025-2026): Your Complete Guide for Lhasa & Everest Base Camp Tours
- Tibet Visa Price 2025-2026: Your Complete Guide to Costs and Permits for Traveling to Tibet
Tibet Travel Permit Online Application Requirements (Documents Checklist)
To submit your online Tibet Travel Permit request, we typically need:
- Passport scan (bio page)
- Chinese visa scan (if applicable)
These are mandatory for the official TTP application.
Depending on your route (e.g., border areas or special regions), additional permits may be required; our team can arrange these based on your planned itinerary.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply Online Through a Tibet-Authorized Travel Agency
Step 1: Confirm Your Tibet Tour Itinerary and Dates
All permits must include your route and exact hotel stays, so there is no open-itinerary option for foreigners.
This is why your tour plan must be confirmed before the permit can be submitted.
Step 2: Send Your Passport + China Visa Scan (If Applicable)
You share your passport scan and Chinese visa (if applicable). This is mandatory for the official application.
Step 3: We Submit the Application to the Tibet Tourism Bureau
Experience Tibet is fully authorized to prepare and submit your Tibet Travel Permit application directly to the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
We also support you with China visa/exemption guidance based on your nationality and dates, and we can arrange additional regional permits when needed.
Step 4: Receive Your Tibet Travel Permit for Travel/Boarding
Once arranged, the permit is delivered in practical ways depending on how you enter Tibet. The TTP can be couriered to your hotel or train/airport in China, and digital copies may be sent in advance for preliminary travel steps in some cases.
How You’ll Receive the Tibet Travel Permit (Flight/Train vs Nepal Overland)
Below is exactly how we handle delivery in real life—so you can board smoothly and meet our team without stress.
If You Fly or Take the Train to Lhasa
- We will send you a digital copy of the permit so you can print it and use it for boarding.
- Our guide will hold the original permit and wait for you at Lhasa Airport.
If You Enter Overland from Nepal via the Gyirong Border
- Our guide will take the original permit and wait for you at the Gyirong border.
(These delivery methods match the practical needs of Tibet travel, where airlines/trains and border procedures may check documentation before you can proceed.)
Tibet Travel Permit Online Application Form (Submit Your Details)
Use the form below to submit your Tibet Travel Permit online application request. Once we receive it, we’ll confirm your itinerary details (route + hotels) and tell you exactly what to upload (passport/visa scans) so we can prepare the official application.
What to include in your application request
Traveler information
- Full name (as on passport)
- Nationality
- Passport number + passport expiry date
Trip details (must be specific)
- Planned entry method: Fly / Train / Nepal overland (Gyirong)
- Preferred travel dates
- Draft itinerary (cities/areas you want to visit)
Document uploads
- Passport bio page scan
- China visa scan (if applicable)
Contact
- Email / WhatsApp / WeChat
Important: Submitting this form is a request to arrange the permit through our agency. The official permit is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Also, because permits must list confirmed routes and hotel stays, we’ll finalize those details with you before submission.
Submit Your Tibet Travel Permit Online Application Request (Form)
FAQ — Tibet Travel Permit Online Application (Quick Answers)
Can I travel in Tibet with an open itinerary?
No. For foreigners, permits must list your route and exact hotel stays—no open itinerary.
Is the Tibet Travel Permit the same as a “Tibet visa”?
Many travelers call it a “Tibet visa,” but it’s officially the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP), issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau.
Do you help with additional permits (Mt. Kailash, border zones, etc.)?
Yes. Experience Tibet can arrange additional regional/alien/military permits depending on your planned route.
Do you send a digital copy of the permit?
In some cases, digital copies may be sent in advance for preliminary travel steps. (We’ll advise you based on your entry plan and where you will board.)
