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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
description: "Citizens of Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea

Citizens of Papua New Guinea 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., cash, credit card, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have onward ticket, photo, and proof of funds.
2. **Arrive at entry point** — Present passport and documents at immigration counter at airport or land border.
3. **Complete arrival card** — Fill out the arrival/departure card provided on the flight or at the border.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 30 (or equivalent) in cash (exact change recommended).
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer stamps passport with visa on arrival, valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival or in advance by airline.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken on arrival).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm itinerary.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay (commonly ~$50–100 per day)
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds; amount not strictly defined.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL) and the land border with Indonesia (Batugade).
- Ensure you have exact change in USD for the visa fee; ATMs may be limited.
- Overstaying the 30-day limit may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward flight before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a credit card with available balance.
- **Previous immigration violations in Timor-Leste** — Ensure compliance with all previous visa conditions.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Papua New Guinea need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

### How long can citizens of Papua New Guinea stay in Timor-Leste?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Timor-Leste visa cost for citizens of Papua New Guinea?

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of Papua New Guinea need for Timor-Leste?

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; 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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