Visa policy of Timor-Leste

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Visitors to Timor-Leste must obtain a visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

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In accordance with the law, citizens of all countries except Cape Verde, Indonesia, the Schengen Area, Singapore and Thailand must obtain a visa upon arrival or prior to arrival. [1]

In April 2019, the Interior Minister adopted an Order number 470 to be applied from 1 May 2019, requiring all non-visa-exempt visitors to obtain a visa from one of the Timor-Leste diplomatic missions before arrival. However, this decision was subsequently suspended. [2] [3]

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Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Timor-Leste without a valid visa for up to the duration listed:

90 days within any 180 days

30 days

Land border arrivals

All visitors who need a visa to enter Timor-Leste must apply in advance for a Visa Application Authorization if they wish to enter Timor-Leste through a land border post. If other conditions are met, a single or multiple entry visa valid for up to 90 days is granted for a fee of US$30. Visitors which are exempt from a visa (such as citizens from a Schengen country) do not need a visa (and hence no Visa Application Authorization) at any land border crossing.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of all other countries which are not visa-exempt may apply for a visa on arrival at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. If other conditions are met a single entry visa valid for up to 30 days is granted for fee of USD30. Transit visas are available for stays less than 3 days for fee of USD20. There is no visa-free transit option. [20]

Prior application

A visa application may be submitted at one of the Timor-Leste diplomatic missions prior to arrival.

Requirements on arrival

Aside from holding a passport valid for not less than 6 months from the date of entry all travellers also must meet strict conditions to be allowed entry to Timor-Leste:

Visa extension

All nationals with a visa may extend their stay to a total cumulative stay of 90 days by submitting their application to the Immigration Department. The fees are US$35 for a 30-day extension, or US$75 for an extension between 30 and 60 days. [20]

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Timor-Leste by air were from the following countries of nationality: [21]

RankCountry2014201320122011
1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 15,18017,52015,30311,179
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 13,42912,81712,13812,419
3Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 6,1855,8946,1305,916
4Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 4,1573,9363,8422,413
5Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3,7174,3464,9723,464
6Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1,6662,1302,2112,207
7Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 1,6651,4551,9441,829
8Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 1,4651,4571,3811,519
9Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 1,4581,4381,2111,232
10Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 896737815711
Total59,81177,13557,51750,590

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References

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