The Tibet Travel Permit is included as a service in Tibet tour packages, which means that group tourists can enjoy the free service of Tibet Travel Permit application. However, this free application is only applicable when there is sufficient time for processing (more than 15 days).

Nevertheless, for some emergency cases or when the departure date is approaching, travel agencies may charge a certain expedited processing fee, as additional manpower and resources are required to handle the urgent application of the Tibet Travel Permit.