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

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

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Timor-Leste entry point** — Travel to Timor-Leste by air or land with the required documents.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Go to the designated VOA counter at the airport or border crossing.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, onward ticket, and any required fee (if applicable).
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — The officer will issue the visa on arrival; then proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel is required.
- **Visa application form (if any)** (Supporting, optional): May be asked to fill in a form at the border.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be required for visa sticker; bring one just in case.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Immigration may ask for proof of funds for stay.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show where you will stay.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash
- Credit card

Immigration may ask for evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival availability and conditions can change without notice.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- Visa on arrival may be single entry only; check at the border.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Lack of onward or return ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket before arrival.
- **Failure to pay the visa fee (if applicable)** — Carry sufficient cash in USD or local currency to pay the fee.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Check eligibility or consult the nearest Timor-Leste embassy before travel.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Afghanistan can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Visa application form (if any); Passport-sized photo; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof.

## More

- [Timor-Leste visa for every passport](/visa/timor-leste)
- [Every destination for Afghanistan passport holders](/visa/passport/afghanistan)