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Should I mention Tibet on my visa app for china?

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01-May-2007 09:33
by: leselizab

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Registered: 16/07/05

Should I mention Tibet on my visa app for china?

Hi, I am planning a trip to Tibet in July, flying into Beijing and organizing my permit there. I am filling out a visa application form for China now and it asks where I will be traveling to in the country. I put Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. Should I also mention Tibet or will that raise suspicion since I don't have a group tour organized? My fear is that since my visa won't say Tibet then I might not be allowed to go once I am there? Or is that not the case? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Posted
01-May-2007 09:47
by: pazu

Posts: 2,102
Registered: 05/02/01

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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, Bar and Tours , Lhasa, Tibet - Your information hub
Spinning in Tibet (ISBN: 9789881805966), published in Hong Kong.

Posted
01-May-2007 18:44
by: Laker31

Posts: 307
Registered: 17/03/04

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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?

Posted
01-May-2007 21:24
by: philip_pj

Posts: 229
Registered: 31/03/06

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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.

Posted
01-May-2007 23:32
by: celinaa

Posts: 45
Registered: 13/02/07

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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!

Posted
02-May-2007 03:53
by: westwood

Posts: 9,353
Registered: 21/10/02

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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.

"The trouble with being in the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat."

Posted
03-May-2007 12:35
by: turnaround

Posts: 244
Registered: 25/11/00

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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).

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