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title: Canada visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee. Processing: 15–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$30 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** CAD 2,500 per person

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility** — Check if you need a visa on IRCC website
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents as per checklist
3. **Complete online application** — Fill IMM 5257 form on IRCC portal
4. **Pay fees online** — Pay CAD 100 visa fee and CAD 30 biometrics fee
5. **Book biometrics appointment** — Schedule at VFS Global centre in Dili or nearest location
6. **Attend biometrics appointment** — Provide fingerprints and photo at VFS centre
7. **Submit passport and documents** — Mail or drop off passport and supporting documents to VFS
8. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 15-60 days; track online
9. **Receive decision** — Passport returned with visa sticker if approved
10. **Travel to Canada** — Present visa and documents at border; max stay 180 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): At least 2 blank pages, valid for 6 months beyond stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity): Download from IRCC website
- **Two recent passport-size photos** (Identity): Meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or sponsorship letter
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight bookings and accommodation details
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada with their status proof
- **Employment letter** (Employment): Stating position, salary, and approved leave
- **Proof of ties to home country** (Supporting): Property deeds, family certificates, or job contract
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Identity): Pay online before appointment
- **Visa application fee receipt** (Identity): Pay online via IRCC portal
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Travel, optional): Minimum CAD 50,000 coverage
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Especially US, UK, Schengen visas
- **Police clearance certificate (if requested)** (Supporting, optional): From Timor-Leste police
- **Medical exam report (if requested)** (Supporting, optional): Only for stays over 6 months or specific cases

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 per person
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Pay stubs
- Sponsorship letter
- Tax returns

Funds must be sufficient for entire stay and return travel

## Good to know

- Processing times vary; apply well in advance
- Incomplete applications may be returned or refused
- Biometrics must be done in person at a VFS centre

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of income
- **Weak ties to home country** — Include evidence of employment, property, or family commitments
- **Incomplete application** — Double-check all forms and documents before submission

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Timor-Leste?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 15–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Timor-Leste need for Canada?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-size photos; Proof of financial means; Travel itinerary; Employment letter; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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