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title: Seychelles visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: "Citizens of Timor-Leste don't need a visa for Seychelles but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Seychelles visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste don't need a visa for Seychelles but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Tourist visa · 30 days
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Gather required documents** — Collect passport, photos, hotel bookings, flight ticket, funds proof, vaccination certificate, insurance, employment letter.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the official Seychelles visa application form.
3. **Schedule appointment** — Book an appointment at the nearest embassy or consulate handling visa applications for Timor-Leste.
4. **Attend biometrics appointment** — Submit biometric data (fingerprints and photo) in person at the embassy/visa centre.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay applicable visa fee (exact amount confirmed at appointment).
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check with embassy.
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Retrieve passport either in person or by courier as per embassy instructions.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity)
- **Visa application form** (Identity)
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): 2 recent photos
- **Hotel reservation(s) covering entire stay** (Travel): Upload confirmation for each location of stay
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel): Onward/return ticket required
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if coming from endemic countries
- **Valid travel health insurance** (Supporting): Coverage for Seychelles
- **Letter of invitation (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional)
- **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment)

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash

Must show sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all documents before submission.
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide adequate bank statements.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination if coming from endemic country** — Obtain the vaccination and certificate if applicable.
- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity)** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Timor-Leste don't need a visa for Seychelles but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Tourist visa · 30 days.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Visa application form; Passport-size photographs; Hotel reservation(s) covering entire stay; Return flight ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Seychelles visa for every passport](/visa/seychelles)
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