Introduction

1. We need the following information’s (for visa and travel permits) at least 14 days prior to departure for Tibet (Full Name, Sex, Date of Birth, Profession, and Passport No. & Nationality). Minimum 01 pax has to be operated and Shangri-La Holidays Kathmandu has to obtain the Tibet Visa for all groups.
2. Mode of payments: 100% of the total cost should reach Kathmandu by bank transfer or by cash in 3 weeks before group be operated.
3. The above price shall be remaining valid till December 2005.

Travel Permits :

-All tourists visiting Tibet require a valid China visa and a special Travel Permit which they can obtain only by joining tours organized by recognized travel agencies. Those who arrive in Kathmandu with a Chinese visa issued by Chinese Consulates outside of Kathmandu will find it useless for entry into Tibet. -Visa regulations change often. Presently as per official regulation a minimum 01 pax group is required for travel into Tibet.

-Diplomatic passport holders must get clearance from Beijing for travel into Tibet which often takes long time. It is advisable to travel on non-diplomatic passports, if you have one.

-At least 7 days notice is required to process your Tibet visa via Lhasa and at least 4 days in Kathmandu for the Chinese Embassy to handle your passport. Visa can also be issued in less than 3 days upon payment of visa rush fees. Normal group visa fee is US$ 26 and visa rush fee is another US$ 17.