Tibet: entry and exit regulations
Formalities
A visa for China and a special entry permit for foreigners are required to travel to Tibet. The visa can be obtained from the Chinese embassy, the special entry permit must be applied for on site in Tibet.
Issuing of visas in Germany
Visa department of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Märkisches Ufer 54
10179 Berlin
Tel: +49 – (0) 30 – 27 58 29 22
Fax: +49 – (0) 30 – 27 58 82 21
Email:
[email protected] www. china-botschaft.de
Import and export of foreign currency
- Local currency
Up to RMB 6,000 may be imported regardless of nationality. - Foreign Currencies
Non-Chinese nationals may import up to US $ 5,000 or the equivalent in other currencies, and Chinese nationals may import up to US $ 2,000 or the equivalent in other currencies. Otherwise an import declaration must be submitted.
Import and export of goods
It is forbidden to import offensive writings or to import Dalai Lama pictures that are not intended for personal use. The export of antiques is subject to strict regulations, divided according to the type and importance of the art objects.
Tibet: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and Warnings
Infectious diseases
In Tibet, the following infectious diseases, which are rarely or rarely widespread in Germany and Central and Northern Europe, can be expected:
- Malaria: There is only a year-round risk of malaria infection in the Zangbo Valley, in the south-east of the country. Almost all infections are caused by tertian malaria. There is no risk of malaria infection in areas above 2,000 m
- Amoebic dysentery
- Bacterial agitation
- Cholera– an infection risk exists only for those travelers who may come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
- Intestinal infections– from contaminated food or water, including amoebas, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation and all kinds of viruses and bacteria.
- Filariasis
- Hepatitis A and B
- Japanese encephalitis
- Kala Azar disease
- Lambliasis
- Leishmaniasis Disease
- Polio, polio
- tetanus
- rabies
- Typhoid– applies only to travelers who may come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
Recommended vaccinations
when traveling to Tibet are recommended vaccinations against the following diseases:
- Cholera– applies to travelers who may come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
- Diphtheria– a vaccination against diphtheria should always exist, also in the home country.
- Hepatitis A and B– a vaccination against hepatitis A should always exist, also in the home country. Vaccination against hepatitis B is only required for those who may come into contact with blood or who have sexual contact.
- Polio, polio– vaccination against polio should always exist, also in the home country.
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Tetanus– a vaccination against tetanus should always exist, also in the home country.
- Rabies– only applies to high-risk travelers who may come into contact with the vector animals.
- Typhoid– applies only to travelers who may come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
Malaria prophylaxis
When traveling in the country, with the exception of the Zangbo Valley region, malaria prophylaxis is not required. If you have concerns about the side effects of prophylaxis when traveling to the Zangbo Valley, you should at least bring a stand-by product with you.
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when entering or staying in the country.
Warning notices
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
Citizens Service
Telephone: 0049 – (0) 30 – 5000 – 2000
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
Tibet: currency, shopping
The national currency of Tibet is the Chinese renminbi yuan
1 yuan = 10 jiao
1 yuan = 100 fen
Tibet: Diplomatic missions
German representations in Tibet (China)
Since Tibet is part of China, the Federal Republic of Germany has no representation in Tibet. The embassy in Beijing is responsible for:
German Embassy in Cina
Dong Zhi Men Wai Da Jie Chaoyang
Beijing
100 600 China
Tel.: 0086 – 10 – 85 32 90 00
E-Mail: [email protected]
Representations of Tibet (China) in Germany
Since Tibet belongs to China under international law, Tibet does not have its own diplomatic missions in Germany.
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Berlin
Märkisches Ufer 54
10179 Berlin
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30 – 27 58 80
Fax: 0049 – (0) 30 – 27 58 82 21
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.china -botschaft.de
Austrian representations in Tibet
The diplomatic mission in China is also responsible for Austria.
Austrian Embassy in Beijing
Jian Guo Men Wai, Xiu Shui Nan Jie 5
100600 Beijing
Tel: 0086 – 10 – 653 22 061
0086 – 10 – 653 22 062
Fax: 0086 – 10 – 653 21 505
E-Mail: peking-ob @ bmeia.gv.at
Web: www.aussenministerium.at/peking
Representations of Tibet in Austria
Since Tibet belongs to China under international law, Tibet does not have its own diplomatic missions in Austria.
Embassy of the PR China in Vienna
Metternichgasse 4
1030 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 714 31 49
Fax: 0043 – (0) 1 – 713 68 16
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.chinaembassy.at
Swiss representations in Tibet
The embassy in China is also responsible for questions about Tibet for Switzerland.
Swiss Embassy in Beijing
Sanlitun Dongwujie 3
Beijing (Peking) 100 600
Tel: 0086 – 10 – 85 32 88 88
0086 – 10 – 85 32 87 55
Fax: 0086 – 10 – 65 32 43 53
0086 – 10 – 65 32 62 10
E- Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.eda.admin.ch/beijing
Representations of Tibet in Switzerland
Since Tibet belongs to China under international law, Tibet does not have its own diplomatic missions in Switzerland.
Embassy of the PR China in Bern
Kalcheggweg 10
3006 Bern
Tel: 0041 – (0) 31 – 352 73 33
0041 – (0) 31 – 351 63 37
Fax: 0041 – (0) 31 – 351 45 73
Email: china-embassy @ bluewin.ch
Web: www.china-embassy.ch
Tourist office
Tourist Office of the PR China in Germany
Ilkenhansstrasse 6
60433 Frankfurt/Main
Tel: 0049 – (0) 69 – 52 01 35
