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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Cuba
description: "Citizens of Cuba 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 Cuba

Citizens of Cuba 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 · 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. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have onward ticket, photo, and visa fee in cash.
2. **Travel to Timor-Leste** — Arrive at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL) or Dili seaport.
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — At the border, go to the designated VOA counter before immigration.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, arrival card, and pay USD 30 fee.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to immigration for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival or sometimes in advance.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken at the border).
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): USD 30 (or equivalent in local currency) paid on arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **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 showing ability to cover stay.

## Proof of funds

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

Proof of funds may be requested but not always required.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Dili airport and Dili seaport; land borders may not offer VOA.
- Visa fee must be paid in cash (USD or local currency); no card payment at border.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your departure ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a credit card to cover your stay.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Check eligibility beforehand; if in doubt, apply for a visa in advance.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Passport-size photo; Visa fee (cash); Return or onward ticket; 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)
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