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

Citizens of Zambia 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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be asked to show sufficient funds (e.g., $100 per day).

## 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. **Fill in arrival card and visa application form** — Obtain and complete the immigration arrival card and visa application form.
3. **Present documents and pay visa fee** — Submit passport, photo, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee (typically $30 USD) at the immigration counter.
4. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — The visa is stamped into the passport, allowing entry for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent photo for the visa application form.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight or ferry ticket leaving Timor-Leste.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash to cover stay.
- **Visa application form (arrival card)** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at the border.

## Proof of funds


Immigration may ask for evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., $100 per day) but this is not always enforced.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport and Dili Sea Port.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Lack of return or onward ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket leaving Timor-Leste before the visa expires.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement to cover your stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photo; Return or onward ticket; Visa application form (arrival card); Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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