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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Micronesia
description: "Citizens of Micronesia can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Micronesia

Citizens of Micronesia 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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the immigration checkpoint at the airport (Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport in Dili) or a land border
2. **Fill out the visa application form** — Complete the required form provided at the visa on arrival counter
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand your valid passport, photo, onward ticket, and any other requested documents to the immigration officer
4. **Pay applicable visa fee** — Pay the visa on arrival fee in cash (U.S. dollars); exact amount may vary
5. **Receive visa sticker** — After processing, the visa sticker is affixed to your passport
6. **Proceed through immigration** — Present your passport with the visa to the immigration officer for entry stamp
7. **Begin stay** — Entry is granted; your stay is limited to the validity period of the visa

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste
- **Recent passport-sized photo** (Identity): One photo for visa on arrival processing
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Identity): Completed at immigration checkpoint
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from endemic country
- **Sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show ability to support stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at specific ports of entry (Dili airport and a few land borders). Check before travel.
- Visa fee must be paid in cash in U.S. dollars; no credit cards accepted.
- If planning to stay longer, apply for a visa extension at the Immigration Directorate in Dili.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Missing onward or return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital proof of onward/return travel.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a bank statement to show you can support your stay.
- **Previous immigration violation or overstay in Timor-Leste** — Ensure no prior overstays or violations in Timor-Leste or other countries.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Return or onward ticket; Recent passport-sized photo; Visa application form (on arrival); Proof of accommodation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Timor-Leste visa for every passport](/visa/timor-leste)
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