Tibet Permit 2013 Regulations Newly Explained

Tibet permit 2013 regulations have recently been among travelers’ top questions and concerns. As many are aware, foreign visitors in Tibet are required to obtain a travel permit before they are allowed entry. In 2013 the Tibet tourism bureau has bolstered tourism levels by maintaining clear and consistent regulations. To help travelers plan their trips, Tibet Ctrip Travel Service-TCTS (http://www.tibetctrip.com) has been keeping on top of the latest news and passing it on to travelers. For those new to the Tibet travel scene, TCTS says that travelers can think of their travel permit as a kind of Tibet visa. By law a registered travel agency must obtain permits for travel groups. All travelers need to do is provide TCTS with a copy of their passports, Chinese visa pages, and occupation. Travelers will not have to worry about filling out or sending applications, TCTS takes of the details. The permit must be presented when boarding trains or checking into flights to Tibet if travelers are arriving from Mainland China. This makes it necessary for travelers to stay at least one night in China before coming to Tibet. TCTS will mail the permit to their hotel. One of TCTS’s native Tibetan guides will meet those arriving from Nepal at the border or airport with the permit in hand; TCTS does not mail permits internationally. Per tourism regulations groups of any size can now be issued a Tibet travel permit, even individuals! As was the case for part of 2012, travel groups consisting of travelers of different nationalities may not be able to enter Tibet on the same permit. However, it may be possible to obtain permits for each individual. Certain travelers, such as foreign diplomats or journalists, may need special permission to enter Tibet. TCTS will provide details before these travelers book their tour. From the perspective of most travelers, the process for obtaining a Tibet permit is simple and straightforward. All they need to do is provide TCTS with copies of their passport and Chinese visa pages. Those arriving from Mainland China will have their permit waiting on them at their hotel while those arriving from Nepal will meet their native Tibetan guide at the border or airport. TCTS welcomes any questions travelers may have. With the travel season now in full swing, travelers are encouraged to start planning their tour now. Tibet travel agency TCTS Post Address: Tibet Niwei International Travel Service, Co., Ltd (Niwei Building Room 302, No.13 North Linkuo Road, Lhasa, Tibet) Tel/Fax (Lhasa area code):86-891-6342607, Mobile: 86-13628999610 (Tony), Post Code: 850000 Email: sales(at)tibetCtrip(dot)com, TibetCtrip(at)gmail(dot)com source: StreetInsider.com