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

Citizens of the United Kingdom 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/Business)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Sea Port** — Visa on arrival is only available at these two entry points
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Present your passport and completed arrival card
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 30 fee in cash (USD) or by card if accepted
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Visa is stamped/pasted into passport; proceed to immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on arrival at airport/seaport
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash to cover stay
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity, optional): May be required for visa sticker

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Bank statement
- Cash

Officers may ask to see proof of funds

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Sea Port; other border crossings do not offer this facility.
- Ensure you have USD cash for the visa fee as ATMs may not be available before immigration.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport validity before travel
- **No onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds

## FAQs

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

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist/Business).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-sized photo.

### 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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