do we need to apply chinese visa prior to arriving in tibet? do we need a tibet permit?

Question

My wife and I, both Mexican Citizens, are planning to visit Lhasa this coming October. We will be arriving and returning from/to Buthan.

Mary · Answer

J, if you have valid entry permit to mainland China, you needn't apply for another one for Lhasa trip. But the travel permit issued by Tibetan Tourism Bureau is a must. And I am afraid that you may not be able to acquire it as individual. You need to join a group tour aggranted by qualified travel agencies. However, foreign visitors are not allowed to visit Tibet from Feb. 15, 2015. There is no announcement that when it will resume.

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Do we need to apply Chinese visa prior to arriving in Tibet? Do we need a Tibet Permit? Where?