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

Citizens of Ethiopia 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 (VOA)
- **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:** at least $100 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated Timor-Leste port of entry** — VOA only available at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Dili Seaport.
2. **Proceed to immigration/VOA counter** — Look for 'Visa on Arrival' sign before immigration.
3. **Submit passport and required documents** — Provide passport with 6+ months validity, onward ticket, and photo if requested.
4. **Pay visa fee in cash (USD)** — Pay $30 (single entry) or $35 (multiple entry) – exact change recommended.
5. **Receive visa sticker in passport** — Visa is stamped at the counter; approval is immediate.
6. **Proceed through immigration** — Officer will stamp entry with validity up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (min 6 months validity)** (Identity)
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): 2x2 inch white background
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Supporting): Exact amount may vary; confirm at entry
- **Accommodation proof** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Sufficient funds proof** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** at least $100 per day of stay
- bank statement
- cash

Proof of funds may be requested; but is not always enforced for VOA.

## Good to know

- VOA is only available at Dili airport and Dili seaport – not at land borders.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- VOA is single entry only; multiple entry requires prior eVisa (not available for Ethiopian passport holders).
- Fee must be paid in USD cash – no credit cards accepted at immigration.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport validity exceeds 6 months from entry date.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Purchase a refundable onward ticket before travel.
- **Previous immigration violation in Timor-Leste** — Verify your travel history and avoid overstays.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ethiopia can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (VOA).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport (min 6 months validity); Passport-sized photo; Onward/return ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD); Accommodation proof; Sufficient funds proof.

### 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 Ethiopia passport holders](/visa/passport/ethiopia)