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Those wishing to visit Tibet are strongly advised to join a travel group. Individual travellers need an Alien’s Travel Permit issued by the Tibet Tourism Bureau (see Contact Addresses). Applicants will need to show their Chinese Visa also.

(a) China does not recognise dual nationality (eg US-Chinese, Canadian-Chinese). (b) HIV-positive travellers are not permitted to enter the country.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Passport must be valid for at least six months for a single or double entry within three months of the date of visa issue; at least nine months for multiple entries within six months.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers (except nationals of the USA, who always require a visa) continuing their journey by the same or first connecting plane to another country within 24 hours who hold valid onward documentation and do not leave the airport.
(b) some passengers (not including nationals of USA or UK) who transit through Pudong or Hongqiao airports only, with all necessary documentation, within 48 hours.

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist/Business/Transit (UK nationals): £30 (single-entry); £45 (double-entry); £60 (multiple-entry for business visas only; six months); £90 (multiple-entry for business visas only; 12 months and two to five years). Group (at least five people): £24 per person. Visa charges for other nationals vary; check with embassy for further information.

Tourist, Business and Group visas are normally valid for three months from the date of issue (single- and double-entry). Multiple-entry visas are normally valid for six months, 12 months or two to five years. The validity of Business visas varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up to seven days.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses. Group visas will usually be obtained by the tour operator or travel agent.

Four. Two weeks for Group visas. Applications should be made one month in advance. A same-day service may be available at an extra cost of £20 per person, or a 48-hour service at £15 per person. Visas, however, cannot be issued on the same day unless the same-day airline ticket or itinerary is presented.

3 Norbulingka Road, Lhasa, Tibet, People’s Republic of China
Tel: (891) 683 4315.
Website: www.tibettour.org/chinatibettoursite/moban/index.asp

Room A28F Oriental Kenzo Plaza, Dongzhimen, Beijing 100027, People’s Republic of China
Tel: (10) 8447 7899.
Website: www.tibettour.net.cn/en

49-51 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL, UK
Tel: (020) 7299 4049.
Website: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1400-1700.
Consular and visa section: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD, UK
Tel: (020) 7631 1430 (telephone enquiries: Mon-Fri 1400-1600 only) or 09001 880 808 (recorded visa and general information; calls cost 60p per minute).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1200.

71 Warwick Road, London SW5 9HB, UK
Tel: (020) 7373 0888 or 09001 600 188 (brochure request and general information; calls cost 60p per minute).
Website: www.cnto.org.uk

2300 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 328 2500.
Website: www.china-embassy.org  
Visa section: Room 110, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 338 6688.

Suite 6413, 350 Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, New York, NY 10118, USA
Tel: 1 888 760 8218.
Website: www.cnto.org

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Medical costs are low. Many medicines common to Western countries are unavailable in China. Medical facilities in international hospitals are excellent. There are many traditional forms of medicine used in China, the most notable being acupuncture. Medical insurance is strongly advised.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers arriving from infected areas.

Below are listed the Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year.
18-20 Feb Spring Festival, Chinese New Year.
1-3 May Labour Day.
1-3 Oct National Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year. 
7-9 Feb Spring Festival, Chinese New Year.
1-3 May Labour Day.
1-3 Oct National Day.

In addition to the above, other holidays may be observed locally and certain groups have official Public Holidays on the following dates:

8 Mar International Women’s Day.
4 May National Youth Day.
23 May Tibet Liberation Day.
1 Jun International Children’s Day.
1 Aug Army Day.