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title: Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: "Citizens of the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. 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
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Ensure passport validity of at least 6 months and onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at an entry point in Timor-Leste** — The VOA is issued at Dili airport or land borders only.
3. **Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter** — Fill in the arrival card and submit passport, onward ticket.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 30 (cash, major currencies may be accepted) and receive visa sticker.
5. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Officer will affix a visa sticker; complete entry formalities.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Travel): Passport must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste within 30 days.
- **Visa fee payment (USD 30 or equivalent)** (Financial): Paid at immigration counter upon arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): While not mandatory, it may be asked to show intended stay.

## Proof of funds


No specific proof of funds required, but immigration may ask.

## Good to know

- VOA is valid only for tourism and short visits; extensions available at Immigration in Dili.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- Have exact USD 30 in cash to speed up process.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient onward travel proof** — Carry printed return/onward ticket.
- **Previous overstay or immigration issue in Timor-Leste** — Resolve any prior violations before re-entering.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Timor-Leste?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Timor-Leste visa cost for citizens of the United Arab Emirates?

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Timor-Leste?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee payment (USD 30 or equivalent); Passport-size photograph; Hotel booking or accommodation proof.

### 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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