The Tibet Permit, also known as the Tibet Entry Permit, is a mandatory document that allows foreign travelers to enter and travel within Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The Tibet Permit is issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) and is required for all foreign travelers regardless of whether they are traveling independently or in a group. The permit is intended to regulate and guide tourism in the region and it's issued only to travelers who book a tour with a registered travel agency authorized by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. It's important to note that the Tibet Permit is not the same as the Chinese visa. It's a separate document that allow you to enter Tibet. Without this permit, you will not be allowed to enter or travel within Tibet, so it's essential to obtain it before your trip. - If you enter Tibet by flight from any cities in mainland China, you need to tell us your hotel address 10 days in advance. We will send the original Tibet Permit to your hotel and you can pick it up from there. - If you enter Tibet by flight from any cities in mainland China without a stopover, you need to tell us the airport where you change your flight to Tibet. Our partner agent in mainland China will bring it to the airport and give it to you before you flight. - If you enter Tibet by train from any cities in mainland China, you do not need to have the original Tibet Permit. We will send you a digital copy of the permit to you and you can show it when you enter the train. - If you enter Tibet by bus or flight from Nepal, you do not need to have the original Tibet Permit. Our tour guide will bring it to the Lhasa airport or the China-Nepal border where you enter Tibet.