The Visa on Arrival visa
Up to 30 daysThe 30-day tourist visa on arrival issued at Dili airport and seaport, giving access to Atauro Island, Jaco Island and the coral reefs.
About the Visa on Arrival visa
Most travellers arriving by air or sea at Dili receive a 30-day tourist visa on arrival for a US$30 fee. We make sure you carry the right supporting documents so entry is smooth.
How Timor-Leste eVisa Process Works
- 1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Timor-Leste Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Available at Dili airport and seaport to most nationalities.
- Land-border arrivals generally need a prior authorisation.
Documents required for a Timor-Leste visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A confirmed return or onward ticket.
02Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
The US$30 visa fee in cash and proof of accommodation.
03Hotel booking or address of your stay.
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Processing time
The visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry; there is no eVisa system for Timor-Leste.
Extension
The 30-day stay can be extended at the Migration Service in Dili before it expires.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Timor-Leste visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Timor-Leste visa portal
Official SourceOfficialTimor-Leste Immigration
Immigration & entry-requirement notices
Official SourceOfficialIATA Travel Centre
Documentation database
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