Timor-Leste Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
A visa on arrival is available for Timor-Leste — we prep your documents so the counter is quick.
Timor-Leste visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 30
- Processing time
- On arrival (immediate)
- Validity
- Valid for entry at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (arriving by air/sea at Dili)
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Travellers from Singapore & Thailand (bilateral waivers), Malaysia (30 days), Indonesia (30), Cambodia, Laos, Portugal, Cabo Verde, all EU/Schengen (90 days, reciprocity) — visa-free. can generally enter Timor-Leste without a visa. A visa on arrival is available for eligible nationalities. Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (arriving by air/sea at Dili)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore & Thailand (bilateral waivers), Malaysia (30 days), Indonesia (30), Cambodia, Laos, Portugal, Cabo Verde, all EU/Schengen (90 days, reciprocity) — visa-free. do not require a visa for Timor-Leste for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Immigration Service of Timor-Leste) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Timor-Leste visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Tourist visa on arrival (US$30)
Official fee: USD 30- Validity
- Valid for entry at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival (immediate)
- Processing time
- On arrival (immediate)
- Where to apply
- On arrival - Dili Airport / Dili Sea Port
Who needs it: Most nationalities incl. Indian and Singapore passport holders (arriving by air/sea at Dili)
Visa-free: Singapore & Thailand (bilateral waivers), Malaysia (30 days), Indonesia (30), Cambodia, Laos, Portugal, Cabo Verde, all EU/Schengen (90 days, reciprocity) — visa-free.
Required documents
- Passport valid min 6 months with one blank page
- Return or onward ticket or proof of departure funds
- Completed arrival card
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Accommodation arrangements
- US$30 in cash
Arrival card: Arrival card
Extra charges: Extension: US$35 for 30 days, or US$75 for 30-60 days
ASEAN member since Oct 2025 — ASEAN visa-free arrangements expanding.
Source: Immigration Service of Timor-Leste · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa Application Authorization (land border)
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste (migracao.gov.tl) in advance
Who needs it: Most nationalities arriving via the land border with Indonesia (except Indonesian, Portuguese, US nationals)
Required documents
- Passport valid min 6 months with one blank page
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds and accommodation
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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