Because many tourist areas in Tibet are located on my country's border or are not fully open to the public, Chinese citizens (including compatriots from Hong Kong and Macau) must obtain a border permit to enter these areas for tourism; otherwise, entry is prohibited. Those holding a valid passport with an exit visa (i.e., a passport that has been used for travel) are exempt from obtaining a border permit. Obtaining a border permit in Tibet is similar to obtaining one in Shenzhen; you can apply at your local police station with your ID card. It's relatively simple. However, some police stations may not have issued such a permit beforehand. In such cases, you can obtain a travel certificate from the Tibet Tourism Bureau's liaison office to avoid further hassle. The specific procedure is as follows: obtain a certificate from your employer stating that you are traveling to a specific border area (list as many as needed), confirm your employment with the company's seal, and then apply at your local police station.
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The regions that require processing are:
Shigatse region
Zhongba County: Pianji Township, Yare Township, Zhadong Township, Naqu Township, Payang Township, Jila Township, and Huorba Township.
Saga County: Changguo Township, Xiongru Township, Jiezang Township.
Nyalam County: Chongdui Township, Bolong Township, Menbu Township, Xiaozuo Township, Nailong Township, Yadong Township, Zhangmu Town.
Dingri County: Gangga Township, Yunqiong Township, Dongba Township, Rongxia Township, Zhaxizong Township, Lamudui Township, Qudang Township, Basong Township, Zhaguo Township, Zha Township.
Kangma County: Kangma Township, Shamada Township, Xiongzhang Township, Gala Township, Nieru Township, Dui Township, Nierumai Township.
Yadong County: Upper Yadong Township, Lower Yadong Township, Kangbu Township, Duina Township, Jiru Township, Pali Town, Xiasima Town.
Gamba County: Changlong Township, Gongbalou Township, Longzhong Township, Zhike Township, Kongma Township.
Dingjie County: Riceng Township, Sar Township, Qiongze Township, Dingjie Township, Duobuzha Township, Chentang District.
Gyirong County: Gadang Township, Zha Township, Salle Township, Gyirong Town.
Shannan Prefecture
Cuona County: Cuona Township, Langpo Township, Mama Township, Jiba Township, Le Township, Gongri Township, Kuju Township, Dongga Township, Kada Township, Zhadong Township, Gusongduo.
Longzi County: Qusong Township, Yumen Township, Maqidun Township, Douyu Township, Sanlin Township, Zhunbaduo, Jiayu Township.
Lhozhag County: Bianba Township, Lakang Township, Dulu Township, Lajiao Township, Guju Township, Mu Township, Youjimaido, Se Township, Sangyu Township, Qucuo Township.
Langkazi County: Dui Township, Pumatang Township.
Linzhi region
Milin County: Milin Township, Lilong Township, Wolong Township, Qianggang Township, Pai Township, Dan Township, and Nanyiyuebaduo.
Lang County: Jindong Township.
Zayu County: Upper Zayu Township, Lower Zayu Township, Zhuwagen Township, and Chawalong Township.
Medog County: Medog Township, Beibeng Township, Dexing Township, Gedang Township, Damuluoba Ethnic Township.
Ngari Prefecture
Pulan County: Xiongbaduo, Gangsa Township, Gongzhu Township, Bangren Township, Kejia Township, Xide Township, Duoyou Township, Jirang Township, Chide Township, Rengong Township.
Zanda County: Tolin Township, Dongga Township, Bolin Township, Qumudiduo, Xiangzi Township, Reshi Township, Jialin Township, Luba Township, Shibuqi Township, Sarang Township, Ribaduo, Daba Township, Dongbo Township, Qulong Township, Diya Township, and Chulusongjie Township.
Rutog County: Rutog Township, Wujiang Township, Zhuangdajiaoduo, Guoba Township, Deru Township, Dongru Township, Songxi Township, Duoma Township, Baobijiagang Township.
Gar County: Somaiduo, Garxin Township, Namuru Township, Menshi Township, Sodo Township, Zhaxigang Township, Rumu Township, Langmaduo, Qujiao Township.
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