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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Timor-Leste visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India 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 the stay may be requested at the border

## How to apply

1. **Travel to Timor-Leste** — Arrive at Presidente Nicolau Lobito International Airport in Dili or a designated land border post.
2. **Complete the visa on arrival form** — Fill in the arrival/visa application form provided at the border.
3. **Submit documents and passport** — Hand over passport, photo, onward ticket and supporting documents to the immigration officer.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay USD 30 in cash for the 30-day single-entry visa.
5. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — The officer stamps a 30-day stay permit into your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
- **Completed arrival/visa form** (Supporting): Provided and filled at the border post.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent photo may be requested at the counter.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Evidence of onward travel is commonly checked.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or bank statement showing ability to cover the stay.
- **Accommodation details** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or address in Timor-Leste may be requested.
- **Visa fee payment (USD 30)** (Supporting): Payable in cash USD at the border.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- bank statement
- credit card

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

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only at designated entry points; confirm your port of entry qualifies.
- Fee must typically be paid in cash USD; bring exact change.
- Stay can be extended in-country via the migration service in Dili if needed.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under six months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward ticket or proof of funds** — Carry a printed onward ticket and cash/bank evidence.
- **Arriving at a non-designated border post** — Enter via Dili airport or an official land crossing.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Passport valid at least 6 months; Completed arrival/visa form; Passport-size photo; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee payment (USD 30); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Timor-Leste Visa for India Citizens — Requirements & Fees (2026) (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Timor-Leste Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — Visa on Arrival ... (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Timor Leste Visa for India Citizens 2026 (travelvisastack.com, third-party site)

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