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Who needs a visa for Timor-Leste?

Entry rules for Timor-Leste by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 33 countries and territories can visit Timor-Leste without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 165 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
33
On arrival
165
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Timor-Leste: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Migration Service of Timor-Leste, Ministry of the InteriorReport a change

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Timor-Leste entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in any 18029Germany, France, Italy, SpainMigration Service of Timor-Leste, Ministry of the Interior
Visa-free30 days4Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, SingaporeMigration Service of Timor-Leste, Ministry of the Interior
Visa on arrivalNot stated165India, China, United States, PakistanMigration Service of Timor-Leste, Ministry of the Interior

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Germany, France, Italy and 26 more

29 nationalities

Any purpose except paid activity.

Source: Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked The new visa regime provides for visa-free travel for Schengen Area citizens when travelling to the territory of Timor-Leste for a period of stay of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa-free for 30 days: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and 1 more

4 nationalities

Tourism only; passport valid 6 months past entry.

Source: Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked Citizens of the following ASEAN member States, holding passport of that State valid for 6 months past the entry date are visa exempt for stays of up to 30 days for tourism purposes:

Visa on arrival: India, China, the US and 162 more

165 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa on arrival.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked The visa may be applied for and obtained on arrival where the criteria for the visa are satisfied. This may be done at all official border posts, air, land, or sea, which are open for foreign nationals and which have a presence of the Migration Service.

Where to apply

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Timor-Leste?

It depends on your passport: 33 nationalities are visa-free and 165 get a visa on arrival. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (Migration Service of Timor-Leste (Serviço de Migração), Ministry of the Interior, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Migration Service: visa exemptionsmigracao.gov.tl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Migration Service: tourist visa (on arrival)migracao.gov.tl · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Migration Service of Timor-Leste. No change since.

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