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

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. 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
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **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 (e.g., cash, credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — VOA is available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and Dili Sea Port.
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Present your passport and completed arrival card.
3. **Pay visa fee in cash (USD)** — Pay the applicable fee: Tourist 30 USD, Transit 20 USD, Business 50 USD.
4. **Receive visa sticker and entry stamp** — Visa is affixed to passport; check validity and max stay.
5. **Proceed to immigration control** — Show passport with visa and onward ticket for clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival at airport or seaport.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Tourist visa: 30 USD; Transit: 20 USD; Business: 50 USD.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be requested; bring one just in case.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, credit card, or bank statement may be asked.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no fixed amount specified)
- Cash (USD)
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask for proof of funds; carrying at least 100 USD per day is recommended.

## Good to know

- VOA is only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and Dili Sea Port.
- Visa fee must be paid in cash in US dollars; no card or other currency accepted.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Inability to pay visa fee in cash USD** — Bring exact cash in US dollars.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Check eligibility with embassy if concerned.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD); Passport-sized photo; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Timor-Leste?

At least 6 months.

## More

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