Technically Tibet Travel permit is good to go if you are only visiting the Lhasa Prefecture. However, suppose you are visiting other prefectures in Tibet beyond Lhasa. Then, you will need the additional Tibet permit depending on the region you will be visiting.
The following are the three additional Tibet permits and requirements.
- If you are travelling to Mount Kailash, Xinjiang, Yunan, and Sichuan from Lhasa, you need a military permit.
- Aliens permit is needed if you are visiting from Lhasa other prefectures in Tibet. Therefore Mount Kailash in Ngari prefecture, Mount Everest in Shigatse prefecture, Samye Monastery in Lhokha prefecture and Nyingtri prefecture.
- Additionally, Borders Permit is an additional Tibet permit. You will require it if you travel to any border region and Arrive from Nepal to Tibet on a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. You will also need it if you are coming to Lhasa overland.
Once when you book your tour with any local travel agency in Tibet. They will automatically take care of these additional Tibet permits. But you need to know which is required for your Tibet travel. If you would like to learn more, let me know your Tibet tour package. We can tell you what the permits are you will require. Please write to us at info@itibettravel.com.