India to Timor-Leste visa requirements

Yes, Indian ordinary passport holders can travel to Timor-Leste using a visa on arrival. A single-entry tourist visa is granted on arrival at Dili's Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port for USD 30, allowing a 30-day stay. No advance visa is required, though a passport valid 6+ months, a return ticket, and proof of accommodation/funds are needed. Ordinary Indian passport holders do NOT have visa-free access to Timor-Leste. The October 2024 visa exemption applies only to Indian diplomatic, official and service passport holders. For ordinary passports, the standard channel is a visa on arrival (VOA): citizens of all non-exempt countries, including India, may obtain a single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) or the Dili Sea Port. The fee is USD 30 for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable in-country up to a cumulative 90 days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, and travelers should carry a confirmed return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and evidence of sufficient funds. Note that VOA is issued at official ports of entry only; land border crossings generally require a pre-arranged visa or authorization, so arrival by air into Dili is the simplest route. Always confirm current rules with the Immigration Service of Timor-Leste (migracao.gov.tl) before departure, as the country is not in the Schengen area and ETIAS does not apply.