When a “Tibet Group Visa” is still needed

This depends on entry route, not nationality:

Enter Tibet from Nepal:

• Usually requires China Group Visa + Tibet Permit
• BUT:
  • If your nationality has China visa-free access,
    you may skip the group visa and use only the permit

Enter Tibet from mainland China:

• No group visa needed
• Either:
  • normal China visa OR
  • visa-free entry
  • Tibet Permit