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Tibet Visas and Money MattersIn preparation for your Tibet trip, you'll need a Chinese visa as well as as various other permits. The permits can only be obtained through a travel organisation; our China and Tibet travel specialists will make sure that all of this is taken care of for you. For this reason, we require at least 1 month's notice in order to book travel to Tibet.If you'd like to start building your own Tibet holiday, take a look at our bite-sized trips to Tibet, or alternatively, you can choose from our suggested holidays in Tibet. Our friendly China travel specialists can also help you combine your Tibet holiday with our China trips or holidays in China. |
Travelling to Tibet: Visa ApplicationsIn order to be granted a Chinese visa, your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your intended departure from China, and have at least one blank page. You'll need to complete the Visa application form, supply photos, payment, and you may need to provide details of your flights and travel vouchers. The visa request form can downloaded in advance from the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre.You'll need a permit to visit Tibet. This is in addition to your Chinese visa. Our local agent will arrange these permits for you. We will need a scan of your passport and visa sent to us by e-mail so that we can send these to our agent. After he receives these documents, he will be able to arrange your permits. |
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Travelling to Tibet: Currency The official currency in Tibet is the Chinese Yuan. Approximately 10 Yuan make up £1. We recommend using the ATM at the “Bank of China” which can only be found in Lhasa and Shigatse. All you need is a debit card with a Maestro or Cirrus logo. Credit card payments are only accepted in large stores and hotels. Banks are generally open from Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 and from 14:00 - 17:00. We recommend exchanging cash and traveller's cheques at a hotel or bank. Old, dirty Yuan notes are often rejected in Tibetan stores and restaurants; it's best if you don't accept them either. |
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