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

Citizens of Japan 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
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Visa on Arrival is available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Present your passport and completed arrival card.
3. **Pay visa fee in cash (USD)** — Fee depends on visa type: tourist 30 USD, business 50 USD, transit 20 USD.
4. **Receive visa sticker and entry stamp** — The visa is affixed to your passport; max stay 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Tourist visa: 30 USD; business: 50 USD; transit: 20 USD.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be requested; bring one just in case.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is not available at all entry points; only at Dili airport and Dili seaport.
- Ensure you have exact cash in USD as credit cards are not accepted for visa fee payment.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport validity before travel and renew if needed.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds or incorrect fee amount** — Carry the exact visa fee in USD cash.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Completed arrival/departure card; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash (USD); Passport-sized photo.

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

At least 6 months.

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