may only apply for a Tourist and Business Visa on arrival at:
a. The International Airport in Dili or
b. Dili Sea Port.
Where travelers also satisfy the other requirements,
2) Travelers must complete an arrivals card (available at the border post). They must also demonstrate:
a. Intention of a genuine visit (as tourist or business trip).
b. Sufficient funds to support themselves for period of proposed stay without breaching visa conditions.
c. Accommodation arrangements.
3) In addition travelers must:
a. Hold a passport, or travel document, with an expiry date not less than 6 months from the date of entry into Timor-Leste. The passport must have at least a whole unused page for the visa sticker.
b. Hold a return or onward ticket, or show ability to fund own departure.
Pay US$30 visa fee in cash. Note that, there may be no ATM or money change facilities at the border post.
Fill the form in using Adobe Acrobat PDF reader. The form fields are fill-able including photo and signature fields should you wish to use these, otherwise scan the printed form after affixing your signature manually.
If a passport style photo is not included with your application form, you will need to submit one with the application.
You will also need to include:
A scan of your passport bio-page;
Scan of ticket for departure (air, land or sea) or other acceptable evidence of departure arrangements;
Scan of bank statement or other acceptable evidence that you have sufficient funds for your travel and holiday in Timor-Leste.
If a host will cover your expenses for travel and stay, scan of a completed Sponsorship Form (see the Formspage). If your sponsor is not a citizen of Timor-Leste, you must provide a copy of your sponsor’s passport as well as his/her residency permit. If your sponsor is a citizen of Timor-Leste, please provide a copy of his/her National Electoral card.
Allow at least 10 working days for processing of an application. Successful applicants will be issued with a “Visa ApplicationAuthorization”. This must be printed and retained by the traveler.
Fees & Processing Time
Important Notice: To demonstrate sufficient funds for stay in Timor-Leste, each foreigner must have access to funds equivalent to:
US$100 for each entry;
US$50 for each day expected to remain in the country.