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title: Iran visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Iran visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste can get a visa on arrival in Iran.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated airport** — Visa on arrival is available at Tehran IKA, Mashhad, Shiraz, and a few other airports.
2. **Go to visa on arrival counter** — Follow signs to the visa issuance desk before immigration.
3. **Obtain and fill visa application form** — Complete the form with personal and travel details.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photos, hotel booking, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in euros or dollars.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 minutes.
6. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Collect your passport with the visa sticker and pass through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos; women must wear hijab.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Provided and completed on arrival at the visa counter.
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight ticket leaving Iran.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Sometimes requested; covers medical expenses in Iran.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain airports; check eligibility before travel.
- Women must wear hijab in passport photos and upon arrival.
- Previous travel to Israel may result in visa denial.
- Visa fee is payable in cash (EUR or USD); have exact change.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed flight leaving Iran before arrival.
- **Previous travel to Israel** — If you have visited Israel, apply for a visa in advance at an Iranian embassy.
- **Insufficient funds or no hotel booking** — Carry proof of accommodation and sufficient cash for the stay.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Timor-Leste can get a visa on arrival in Iran. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Hotel booking confirmation; Return or onward ticket; Travel insurance.

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

At least 6 months.

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