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

Citizens of Uganda 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
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Visa on arrival is only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Locate the immigration counter for visa on arrival before passport control.
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photo, onward ticket, and any other requested documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee in cash (typically USD). Exact amount may vary.
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Once issued, the visa is affixed to your passport; then go through passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo (typically 35x45mm).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show intended stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover expenses.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Exact amount not specified; sufficient for intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Dili Airport and Dili Sea Port; other entry points do not offer this facility.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.
- Have exact change in USD for the visa fee if possible.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiry and renew if necessary before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed departure ticket before arrival.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or proof of funds to cover your stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

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

### 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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