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Permits and restricted zones — China

4 zones with special entry rules. “What you need” is for visitors, not counting specific nationalities; the rules for every group, exceptions and the application link are on the zone page.

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Updated 21 October 2026

Border management areas of China
Border zone
permit required
no boundary · 2 rules
Tibet border management area
Border zone
permit required — or permit in advance, via an agency: depends on the area, purpose or group; see the rule
158,911 km² · approximate boundary · 2 rules
Xinjiang border management area
Border zone
permit required
no boundary · 1 rule
Tibet Autonomous Region — Tibet Travel Permit
Permit for foreign nationals
permit in advance, via an agency
1,189,527 km² · 3 rules

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