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

Citizens of the Maldives 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., $100 per day or equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Timor‑Leste border (Dili airport or land entry point)** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the immigration checkpoint.
2. **Submit required documents** — Present passport, arrival card, photo, onward ticket, proof of funds, and accommodation details.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the $30 (USD) fee in cash (exact change recommended).
4. **Receive visa sticker and entry stamp** — The immigration officer will affix a visa sticker in the passport and stamp entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with at least one blank visa page)** (Identity)
- **Completed arrival/departure card (provided on flight or at border)** (Travel)
- **Passport-sized photo (may be taken on arrival)** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (cash, bank statement, or credit card)** (Financial)
- **Hotel booking or address of accommodation** (Travel)
- **Visa fee in cash (USD recommended)** (Financial)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $100 per day of intended stay
- cash
- bank statement
- credit card

Amount may be verified; keep proof accessible.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport in Dili and the land border at Batugade. Other entry points may not issue VoA.
- Overstaying the 30‑day period incurs a fine of approximately $50 per day.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficiently valid passport (less than 6 months validity).** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page.
- **Inability to pay the visa fee (cash only, exact USD preferred).** — Carry $30 in USD cash in good condition.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket or proof of sufficient funds.** — Have a printed itinerary and evidence of funds (cash, bank statement, or credit card).
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation in Timor‑Leste.** — Check for any prior issues and resolve them before traveling.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with at least one blank visa page); Completed arrival/departure card (provided on flight or at border); Passport-sized photo (may be taken on arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds (cash, bank statement, or credit card); Hotel booking or address of accommodation; and 1 more.

### 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 Maldives passport holders](/visa/passport/maldives)