Visa on arrival Timor-Leste

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.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 20 August 2026

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
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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 2026
Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: No

Tourist 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.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Timor-Leste visa — frequently asked questions

No. There is no online e-visa. Tourists get a visa on arrival at Dili Airport or Sea Port, or a pre-arranged Visa Application Authorization for land borders.
US$30, payable in cash on arrival, for a 30-day stay.
Only at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port. Land-border arrivals need advance authorization.
Yes. Extensions cost about US$35 for another 30 days, or US$75 for 30-60 days.
Yes. Bring US$30 in cash - ATMs and money changers may not be available at entry points.
At least 6 months beyond entry, with at least one blank page for the visa sticker.
Yes, a return or onward ticket or proof of funds to fund your departure is required.
Yes. Visa on arrival is no longer available at land borders; most travellers must obtain a Visa Application Authorization in advance.
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Luna — HolidaySG

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