2013 Tibet Permit situation: Some restrictions to get the Tibet permit were removed.

1. The latest news on Tibet tour 2013
Tibet Permits are issued to solo travelers in 2013. The regulation that a group must have two or
five with the same nationality has been CANCLLED.
2013 Tibet Permit situation: Some restrictions to get the Tibet permit were removed.
1. The restriction that Tibet permits can only be issued to a group with TWO or more than five
people was removed in March, 2013.
2. The restriction that all members in the same group must belong to the same nationality was
removed in March, 2013.
3. The restriction that no mixed nationalities in a Tibet tour group, unless you have proof of
relationship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate and that only these two relationships are
possible to form a group with mixed nationalities was removed.
4. Everest Base Camp was closed to all foreigners since May 2012, but REOPENED to all travelers
since April 2013. Tourists can enjoy an Everest Base Camp Tour from Lhasa or Kathmandu or they
can just stop at a viewpoint along Highway 318 to have a glimpse of the Everest, from a distance
of 90km.
2013 Tibet Tour situation: there are still some restrictions on Tibet permit 2013 and travelling
in Tibet.
1. Foreigners must apply for Tibet permits through authorized Tibet travel agencies.
2. Tibet Travel Permits for the Chamdo Area are not available to foreigners.
3. Tibet Travel Permits for overland trip from Sichuan to Tibet, or Yunnan to Tibet, are not
available to foreigners.
4. Foreigners must travel in Tibet with the company of local tour guide.