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

Citizens of South Korea 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)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — VOA is only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) or Dili Sea Port.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Follow signs to immigration and VOA counter before passport control.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, onward ticket, proof of funds, and completed arrival card. Pay $30 USD for tourist visa.
4. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — Immigration officer will stamp passport with visa. Verify validity and entry conditions.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Supporting): Provided on arrival or in the aircraft.

## Proof of funds

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

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds; carrying cash is recommended.

## Good to know

- VOA is not available at all border crossings; only at Dili airport and Dili seaport.
- Visa is single entry; leaving and re-entering requires a new visa.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or have accessible funds to cover your stay.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed ticket showing departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record** — Check eligibility; if in doubt, consult embassy before travel.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Completed arrival/departure card.

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

At least 6 months.

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