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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
description: "Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Travel to Timor-Leste and proceed to the immigration desk at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, photo, onward ticket, and payment (USD 30 in cash).
3. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will stamp your passport granting a 30-day single entry stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo, white background.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket out of Timor-Leste.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show means to cover stay.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- bank statement

Not always requested, but recommended to have at least $500 or equivalent.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available only at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (Dili) and the Batugade land border crossing.
- Have exact cash in USD for the visa fee; change may not always be available.
- Check current requirements before travel as policies can change.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- **No onward ticket** — Always have a printed or digital copy of your onward or return ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds or a credit card.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

### How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Timor-Leste?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Timor-Leste visa cost for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe?

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need for Timor-Leste?

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### 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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