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Definitely no, so far there's no information saying that you can't get a Tibet permit if you didn't mention Tibet as one of your destinations in China.

Extensive FAQ about travel situation and permit restrictions in Tibet
Spinn Cafe , Lhasa, Tibet - we are based in Lhasa
Spinning in Tibet (ISBN: 9789881805966), published in Hong Kong.

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In the past, it was not recommended to mention Tibet on your visa application. Over the years, things have mellowed a bit. However, with the latest trouble regarding the protesters at EBC, I would have to recommend not mentioning it.

One things about a Chinese visa, is that once you enter the country, they don't care where you go. You can tell them whatever itinerary you want on the application, but you do not have to follow it. They do not check on where you go. Once you have the visa, you will not have any problems getting a Tibet permit, unless the Chinese decide to close the region (doubtful).

Yaks, Yaks, Yaks. Need I say more?

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Yes, laker, but the inquiry was about getting the visa, not what happens afterwards, tho' I agree with your comments re that.

For the OP, the answer is the same as it ever was:

no, never.

It has caused problems for visa applicants in the past, and as we now see, may again in the future.

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I wouldn't mention Tibet at the moment because of the current travel restrictions, however I must say that when I got my visa in March I wrote down that I was going to Lhasa and I had no problems whatsoever. They didn't even mention it, didn't ask for an itinerary, tickets, permits, nothing at all. Just the application form, photo and money.

Maybe they just didn't see it!

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When we got our visas in March, I had to totally obliterate any mention of Tibetan place names before they'd take the application forms. They said we couldnt put down Tibet without permits but you cant get a permit without a visa.

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

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If you mention "Tibet" in your visa application Form, take it for granted that your visa application is rejected instantly..As simple as that. !!!!!

Just mention the cities like Shanghai and or Beijing or any other city. Get the visa at first and then arrange to get your Tibet permit

Chinese don't question where you go and how you travel within China (except Tibet).