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

Citizens of Palau 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 entry point** — Proceed to the immigration counter at Dili Airport or a land border crossing.
2. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the visa application/arrival card provided by immigration.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, onward ticket, proof of funds, and pay the $30 USD visa fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp a 30-day visa on arrival into your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, bank statement, or credit card showing ability to cover expenses.
- **Visa application form (arrival card)** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be requested; bring one just in case.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $100 per day of stay
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Immigration may ask to see evidence of funds; having cash is safest.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Dili Airport and the land border crossings with Indonesia (Batugade, Mota'ain, Salele).
- Extension possible at Immigration Department in Dili for up to 60 additional days (fee applies).
- Ensure passport has at least one blank page for the visa stamp.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed departure ticket before arriving.
- **Inability to pay visa fee (cash only)** — Carry at least $30 USD in cash.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (arrival card); Passport-sized photo.

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

At least 6 months.

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