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

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive by air at Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL)** — Only available for arrivals by air; not for land borders.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Fill out the arrival card and present documents.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Fee payable in cash (USD) at the counter.
4. **Receive visa stamp in passport** — Visa grant is immediate upon payment and verification.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Timor-Leste.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for your stay.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for the intended stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available for arrivals by air; land border entries require a visa obtained in advance.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for 6 months beyond arrival date.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket leaving Timor-Leste.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a bank statement showing funds.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; 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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