Tourist visa
on arrival or from an embassy
Timor-Leste's Migration Service issues tourist visas on arrival at official air, land and sea border posts, or in advance from an embassy or consulate. The visa is for a single entry and a 30-day stay, and can be extended once for another 30 days in Dili. The fee is USD 30 in cash. People who were previously refused entry, removed, or have unpaid fines must get the visa before travelling.
Visiting Timor-Leste
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Life in Timor-Leste
Money
3
Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Cost of living
45
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
—
Income tax (national)
Wage income tax historically 10% on monthly wages above USD 500 for residents.
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Who it’s for
Tourists and people visiting friends or family who are not covered by a visa exemption.
Eligibility
Genuine visit
You intend a genuine visit for tourism or to see friends and family, will not work, have complied with previous visas, and are of good character and health.
Funds (Law on Migration and Asylum, art. 15)
Show you have money for each entry and each day of your stay, unless a sponsor in Timor-Leste covers you.
Money to show
- Each entry
- USD 100
- Per day
- USD 50
- Can be waived with a sponsorship (term of responsibility)
- Sponsor can be a citizen, resident, certain visa holders or a registered company in Timor-Leste
Official wording
USD 100 for each entry plus USD 50 for each day of stay. Can be waived with a sponsorship (term of responsibility) from a citizen, resident, certain visa holders or a registered company in Timor-Leste.
Passport
Your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months on the date you enter.
6 months
Minimum validity · at date of entry
Official wording
Travel document valid for at least 6 months at the date of entry.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementVisa exemptions
- Document checklistTravel document valid 6+ months
- FeesTourist visa
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