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Canada to Timor-Leste visa requirements

Q: How much does the visa on arrival cost?

USD 30 for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa. It must be paid in US dollar cash at the point of entry.

Q: Where can I get the visa on arrival?

Only at Dili International Airport or the Port of Dili. Land border crossings do not issue visa on arrival.

Q: Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?

Yes. You can apply for one 30-day extension (USD 40) at the Immigration Service in Dili. Apply before your visa expires.

Q: What documents do I need on arrival?

A passport valid 6+ months with a blank page, a completed arrival card, USD 30 cash, an onward/return ticket, and proof of funds and accommodation.

Q: Is Timor-Leste part of Schengen or ETIAS?

No. Timor-Leste is in Southeast Asia and is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Canadian ordinary passport holders are NOT visa-exempt for Timor-Leste. You can get a tourist visa on arrival at Dili airport or Dili sea port: USD 30, single entry, 30-day stay. Pay in US dollars cash (no exchange at the airport). Land border entry requires an advance Visa Application Authorization. Canada is not on Timor-Leste's visa-exemption list, so Canadian tourists do not enter visa-free. Travelers arriving by air at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) or by sea at the Port of Dili can obtain a tourist visa on arrival for USD 30, valid for a single entry and a 30-day stay, extendable once for a further 30 days (USD 40) through the Immigration Service in Dili. The fee must be paid in US dollars cash, as there are no currency-exchange or reliable ATM facilities at the point of entry. On arrival you must present a passport valid for at least 6 months with a blank page, a completed arrival card, proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Important: visa on arrival is only available at air and sea entry points. Anyone entering overland (for example from Indonesian West Timor) must apply in advance for a Visa Application Authorization, online or at a Timor-Leste embassy/consulate, before traveling. Timor-Leste is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa on arrival (tourist) - air/sea entry only

Maximum stay

30 days, single entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 30 (cash, US dollars)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival at the immigration counter

standard track

Validity

Valid for the single 30-day stay; extendable once by 30 days (USD 40)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your entry point

Visa on arrival is only available when arriving by air at Dili International Airport or by sea at the Port of Dili. If you plan to enter overland, you must instead apply for a Visa Application Authorization in advance.

· Air/sea: VOA· Land: pre-authorization

/02

Check passport validity

Ensure your Canadian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date and has at least one (ideally two) blank pages for the visa sticker.

· 6 months validity· 1-2 blank pages

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of onward or return travel, confirmation of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.

· Return/onward ticket· Funds + lodging

/04

Bring USD 30 in cash

The visa fee is USD 30 and must be paid in US dollars cash. There are no currency-exchange counters or reliable ATMs at the airport or seaport, so bring the exact amount.

· USD cash only· Exact change advised

/05

Complete the arrival card and apply at immigration

Fill in the arrival/disembarkation card and present it with your passport and fee at the immigration counter to receive the single-entry, 30-day tourist visa.

· Arrival card· Immigration counter

/06

Extend in Dili if needed

To stay longer, apply at the Immigration Service (Serviço de Migração) in Dili for a single 30-day extension (USD 40); apply well before your visa expires.

· Extension USD 40· Apply early

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredCanadian passport valid 6+ months beyond departure

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedAt least one blank passport page (two recommended)

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredUSD 30 in US dollar cash for the visa fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredCompleted arrival/disembarkation card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedConfirmation of accommodation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalVisa Application Authorization (only if entering by land)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

situational

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

ConditionalArrival, health, or customs declaration

Submit before departure or on arrival through the destination's official system when required

Follow the airline and official arrival-system instructions in force at departure.

Official sourcesGovernment of Canada - Travel advice for Timor-Leste Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - Tourist Visa Timor-Leste Customs Authority - Obtaining a Visa

Application link included: Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - Tourist Visa

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa on arrivalUSD 30Single entry, 30-day stay; cash in US dollars at the point of entry

Visa extensionUSD 40One 30-day extension via Immigration Service in Dili

Visa Application Authorization (land entry)USD 30Visa fee paid at the border after pre-approval; authorization applied for in advance

Total estimateUSD 30 — USD 70incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival (air/sea)

At the counter on arrival

Issued immediately at Dili airport or seaport on payment of USD 30 and presentation of documents.

Visa Application Authorization (land entry)

Several business days in advance

Required only for overland entry; apply online or at a Timor-Leste embassy/consulate before travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Carry exact USD cash

There is no currency exchange or reliable ATM at the airport/seaport; without USD 30 cash you cannot pay the visa fee.

High

/02

Assuming visa-free entry

Canada is not on Timor-Leste's visa-exemption list, so travelers wrongly expecting free entry can be caught off guard.

Medium

/03

Entering by land without authorization

Visa on arrival is not available at land borders; overland arrivals without a prior Visa Application Authorization can be refused entry.

Medium

/04

Insufficient passport validity or blank pages

Passports with under 6 months validity or no blank page may be denied the visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Canada to Timor-Leste route verified

Confirmed against Travel.gc.ca, the Timor-Leste Immigration Service, and the Customs Authority that Canadians are not visa-exempt and receive a USD 30 single-entry 30-day visa on arrival at air/sea ports; land entry needs prior authorization.

/09 — The questions