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

Citizens of Kosovo 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:** Must show sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement).

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months, have a passport photo, onward ticket, and proof of funds.
2. **Arrive at entry port** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at Dili airport or other designated border crossings.
3. **Fill in application form** — Complete the arrival/departure card and visa application form (provided on arrival).
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, form, and pay the $30 USD fee (cash only, exact change preferred).
5. **Receive visa** — Visa sticker is placed in passport; proceed to immigration control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Distributed on the flight or at the border.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Travel): One recent passport photo.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Typically cash, credit card, or bank statement showing minimum $100 equivalent per day.
- **Accommodation details** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter, if requested.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 100 per day
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Officers may ask for evidence; having at least $500 total recommended.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is issued only at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili and some land borders (e.g., Batugade).
- Visa is non-extendable for tourism; overstay fines apply.
- Cash payment in USD is strongly preferred; bring small bills.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of at least $100 per day and a return/onward ticket.
- **Previous immigration violations or no visa for restricted nationalities** — Check eligibility online before travel; citizens of XK (Kosovo) are eligible for VOA.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Passport-sized photograph; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation details.

### 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 Kosovo passport holders](/visa/passport/kosovo)