How to apply for Tibet border defense permit

The process for applying for a Tibet border permit is as follows:

Material preparation: second-generation ID card, household register, two one-inch photos, letter of introduction, etc.

1. At the public security bureau where your household registration is located, present your second-generation ID card or household registration booklet, two one-inch photos, and fill in the areas where you need to pass through Tibet to apply for a certificate.

2. The current work agency shall issue a letter of introduction to the corresponding unit in Tibet. The Tibetan unit shall then issue a letter of introduction and go to the border defense corps or detachment visa office with your ID card.

3. Apply for a tourist border permit at a local travel agency in Lhasa, and you only need your ID card.

Legal Basis

Chinese citizens, foreigners and means of transportation shall exit and enter the country through ports open to the outside world. Under special circumstances, they may exit from places approved by the State Council or departments authorized by the State Council. Entry. Entry and exit personnel and transportation vehicles must undergo exit and entry border inspections.

The entry-exit border inspection authorities are responsible for the management of restricted areas at ports. In accordance with the needs of maintaining national security and entry-exit management order, the entry-exit border inspection authorities may conduct border inspections on items carried by entry-exit personnel. When necessary, the entry-exit border inspection authorities may conduct border inspections on goods carried by exit-entry transportation vehicles, but they must notify the customs.