Visa Rules - Timor-Leste

Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-28 05:26:53

Tourist Visa

​As an Indian citizen planning to visit Timor-Leste for tourism, you have two primary options for obtaining a visa:

1. Visa on Arrival 

• Where to Apply:

o Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport

o Dili Sea Port

• Fees:

o Single Entry Visa (up to 30 days): USD 30

o Transit Visa (for stays less than 3 days): USD 20

Requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page
• Completed arrival card (provided at the entry point)
• Proof of sufficient funds: USD $100 for entry plus USD $50 for each day of stay
• Confirmed return or onward ticket
• Evidence of accommodation arrangements​

Make sure to carry the necessary documents and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.

2. Pre-Arrival Visa Application (Recommended for Land Border Entry)

If you plan to enter Timor-Leste via a land border (e.g., from Indonesia), you must obtain a Visa Application Authorization before arrival.

Required Documents:

• Completed application form with a recent passport-sized photograph
• Scanned copy of your passport's bio-data page
• Proof of departure arrangements (e.g., return ticket)
• Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement)
• Proof of accommodation
• If sponsored, a completed Sponsorship Form along with the sponsor's identification documents