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title: Singapore visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
description: Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Singapore visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
2. **Book onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket leaving Singapore within 30 days.
3. **Prepare proof of funds** — Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
4. **Submit SG Arrival Card** — Complete the electronic arrival card online within 3 days before your flight.
5. **Arrive at Singapore checkpoint** — Present passport and receive entry stamp allowing up to 30 days stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- **Confirmed onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Singapore.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): e.g. bank statement or cash.
- **SG Arrival Card (electronic)** (Travel): Submit online within 3 days before arrival.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

Sufficient for intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry does not guarantee admission; final decision by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer at entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months before travel.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Previous immigration violations** — Comply with all immigration rules during previous stays.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Singapore without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry.

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Confirmed onward or return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; SG Arrival Card (electronic).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Singapore visa for every passport](/visa/singapore)
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