Last checked: September 2026. Visitors from Hong Kong and Macau typically do not need a Tibet Entry Permit for Foreign Tourists, but must carry valid and applicable documents; a border pass may still be required for travel to border-controlled areas.
In recent years, the government has allowed Hong Kong and Macao residents to travel to Tibet with just a Home Return Permit. With a valid Home Return Permit, Hong Kong and Macao residents can enter Tibet at any time without needing a Tibet Travel Permit. For Hong Kong and Macao residents visiting Tibet for the first time, who are unfamiliar with the area and face language barriers, it is recommended that they book a tour with a travel agency.
Customized Tibet tours by booking in advance ▶▶
Residents of Hong Kong and Macao can generally travel to Tibet with valid Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents or other applicable documents, without needing to apply for the Tibet Entry Permit required for foreign tourists. However, when entering border control areas such as Mount Everest and Medog, a border pass or other documents may still be required; please confirm this in advance according to your specific route.
For Hong Kong and Macao visitors, the basic procedures for entering Tibet are simpler than for foreign visitors, but border control areas, transportation ticket purchases, and document validity still need to be confirmed item by item. When Mount Everest, Ali, or Medog are involved, the document type and route should be submitted to the travel agency for verification when registering.
Customized Tibet tours by booking in advance ▶▶
Recommended Itinerary
Lhasa-Shigatse-Mount Everest-Namtso 8-day tour ▶
Lhasa - Mount Everest - Sacred Mountain and Lake Manasarovar (Kora) - Namtso Lake - Lhasa 16-day tour ▶
Personalized itinerary ▶
