How do tourists from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan enter Tibet? Can compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan or foreign friends enter Tibet?

We know that you need to apply for a border permit to go to Tibet, but some people have some questions. How do friends from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or foreign countries enter Tibet? It's simple, but there are some differences. Specifically how to enter, the editor will tell you today.

Can compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan or foreign friends enter Tibet? How to enter Tibet

1. Hong Kong and Macao compatriots

Hong Kong and Macao compatriots do not need to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit with a valid home return permit, that is, a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents. However, going to Mount Everest in Tibet and some border areas in Tibet requires the same border passes as mainlanders. Border passes can only be obtained by local travel agencies in Tibet. In addition, you can also participate in the Sichuan-Tibet Line activities.

2. Compatriots from Taiwan

Compatriots from Taiwan need to travel in a group when traveling to Tibet, and cannot travel independently. We need to prepare a color scan of the Taiwan compatriot ID card and passport and send it to the travel agency. The travel agency will provide an approval letter for Taiwan compatriots to enter Tibet.

Compatriots in Taiwan need to apply for a Tibet Entry Permit. Only with the Tibet Entry Permit can they take a train or plane (they cannot enter via the Sichuan-Tibet Line). After arriving in Lhasa, the tour group will provide tour guide, accommodation, car and other route arrangements.

3. Foreign guests (foreign) friends

Foreigners who want to travel to Tibet need to find an entry letter from a local travel agency in Tibet. They can only enter Tibet by train or plane (not from the Sichuan-Tibet line). Entering Tibet by plane requires the original entry letter, while entering Tibet by train only requires a copy of the entry letter.

Warm reminder:

The best place to apply for a border defense permit is at the location where the ID card is located. Not only is the procedure simple, but the cost is low. On the border card, you can write the following places: "Full view of Shannan, Ngari, Nyingchi and Shigatse regions of the Tibet Autonomous Region" (fill in according to your own travel needs).

The editor reminds everyone: it is best to apply for a border defense permit locally. Going to Tibetan areas will increase handling fees and may also delay your trip.

Generally, it takes about 3 days to apply for a border permit from application to receipt!

Okay, do you understand? If you want to travel to Tibet, remember to bring all your documents!