Replies: 11 - Last Post: 17-Sep-2007 03:45 Last Post By: PatrickDavidCol...
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the "visa" into tibet isn't really a visa. its more like a permissive document given to you by the chinese authorities. getting a chinese visa is nearly impossible at the border. though it may seem illegal to enter the country, you are only allowed under special circumstances. if you want to visit china proper, it would be advisable to start there first unfortunately. there are a few approved companies that can arrange travel to tibet from china. you'll be safe to return to china afterwards. traveling in from nepal may pose a bit of a challenge document wise. there should be a tour company located in kathmandu that arranges trips there and yes, you can get a group visa as an individual. its weird but that's how it works apparently. you are only allowed in certain areas while in tibet as much of the region is shut off from outside influences.danger will only befall those ignorant enough to believe what they're told.
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OK thanks triplehelix ... Visa scenarios are annoying and seemingly deliberately confusing!
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OK, so I know there's no point getting a Chinese visa here in the UK as it'll be automatically canceled when traveling to Tibet.
Everything in moderation, even moderation.
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From every thing I've read, traveling from KTM to Tibet, it will be. You have to have a special Tibet permit insead of a Chinese visa.
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You need both.Everything in moderation, even moderation.
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Aye, I'll have to get both in KTM. But am I ok going to Chengdu with what I'l have?
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Well, yes. Chengdu (like Tibet) is in the People's Republic of China, so you just need a Chinese visa (which you can get in the UK before you leave).Everything in moderation, even moderation.
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Sorry but the lonely planet book states that any Chinese visa I'll have in my passport will be nullified when I go into Tibet from Nepal, so there's no point getting one here in the UK.
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This is second hand but I understand you need to subsequently get a visa or travel document to go to China from Tibet if you come from Nepal. Vistet or Laosang seem to be the best on this..Edwardseco
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Hi, You must have a Chinese Visa which is glued into your passport and takes up a whole page you should get this in the UK before you leave. The permit to get into Tibet never actually appears in your passport and is just a piece of paper and the Chinese will know if you do or do not have one. You will need both as #5 points out. You mention a group visa, dont ever travel through China with one of these as the whole group has to stay together through all chekc points. I think you are getting mixed up with the fact that you cannot go into Tibet as a single traveller. Gosh confusing. Just get a Chinese Visa and apply for the Tibet Permit at the same time BUT you must have an invitation to Tibet which your travel agent should be able to sort out. More confusion for you. Good luck
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