Tibet Visa Information for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Traveling to Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra requires a special Tibet Group Visa, issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. Below are the essential guidelines and requirements to ensure a smooth visa process:
Key Requirements
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Original Passport:
- Your original passport is mandatory for the visa application.
- It must have a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of travel.
- Without a valid passport, the Chinese Embassy cannot issue a Tibet visa.
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Processing Time:
- Tibet visas are processed in 3 working days (Monday–Friday) by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
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Photograph Guidelines:
- The photo must meet Chinese Embassy specifications.
- Glasses, jewelry, tikas, or face coverings are not allowed.
- Women must ensure that their ears are visible, hair does not cover the earlobes, and no teeth are visible in the photo.
- Use the Tibet Visa Photo Size guide to prepare your photo.
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Visa Application Form:
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- The Tibet visa application form must be completely and accurately filled.
- Errors or incomplete details may result in visa rejection.
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Arrival in Kathmandu:
- Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will collect your original passport and process the Tibet visa as per the itinerary.
- Delays in arrival or missed schedules may lead to cancellation of your Kailash tour.
Important Notes
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Group Visa Only:
Individual visas are not available. All travelers must apply for a group visa, which will be issued as a paper document. -
Age Limits:
- Indian passport holders: 9 to 70 years.
- Non-Indian passport holders: 9 to 80 years.
- Travelers above 70 must provide a medical fitness certificate from their home country.
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Mixed Groups Not Allowed:
Indian and non-Indian passport holders cannot travel together under the same visa group. Non-Indian passport holders may travel together as a separate group.
Visa Restrictions by Nationality
Travelers from the following countries must apply for their Tibet visa in their home country rather than Kathmandu: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Albania, DR Congo, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Libya, Mali, South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, Tunisia, Chad.
