🇹🇭Thailand

🇹🇱Timor-LesteTH-TL

Thailand to Timor-Leste visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay visa-free?

Up to 30 days per entry for tourism. You can apply to extend once for a further 30 days through the Immigration Service if needed.

Q: Is there any fee for entry?

No fee applies for the visa-free tourist entry. The separate USD 30 visa on arrival is only for travelers not covered by the waiver.

Q: Which passport types are covered?

The waiver covers ordinary passports. Service and diplomatic passport holders were already exempt under earlier arrangements.

Q: Can I work or do business on the visa-free entry?

No. The visa-free entry is strictly for tourism (and shopping/educational visits). It does not permit employment, self-employment, or paid activity; a proper visa is required for those purposes.

Q: Is Timor-Leste part of the Schengen area?

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

Thai ordinary passport holders can enter Timor-Leste visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, under a bilateral visa exemption agreement that entered into force on 22 November 2024. As of mid-2026, a Thailand (TH) ordinary passport holder does NOT need a visa for a short tourist visit to Timor-Leste (TL). Under the Thailand-Timor-Leste Agreement on Visa Exemption for Tourism Purposes for Holders of Ordinary Passports, signed on 21 June 2024 and effective from 22 November 2024, ordinary passport holders of both countries may stay for a maximum of 30 days for tourism, shopping, and educational purposes without a visa. The agreement is reciprocal and confirmed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Dili. Timor-Leste is NOT in the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies. Before this agreement, Thai citizens relied on a USD 30 visa on arrival (30 days) at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili or the Dili Sea Port; that channel still exists for non-exempt travelers and for stays/purposes outside the waiver, but ordinary tourist visitors no longer need it. The visa-free entry permits tourism only and does not allow employment or paid activity. Travelers must hold a passport valid at least six months beyond arrival and should carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. The 30-day visa-free period can typically be extended once for a further 30 days through the Immigration Service (Migracao) for a fee. Always verify the latest status with the Royal Thai Embassy in Dili or the Timor-Leste Immigration Service before travel, as ATM and currency-exchange facilities at entry points can be limited.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE 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-free (bilateral visa exemption agreement)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry per visa-free admission (re-entry permitted on a new admission)

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (free)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - no advance application; entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Stay must be used within the 30-day admission; extendable once for ~30 more days via Immigration

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport eligibility

Ensure you hold a Thailand ordinary passport (not just service/diplomatic) valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival in Timor-Leste, with at least one blank page.

· 6-month validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Book onward or return travel

Arrange proof of onward or return travel and accommodation, which immigration officers may request on arrival despite the visa-free entry.

· Return ticket· Accommodation proof

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and your accommodation details; keep them accessible for inspection at the entry point.

· Proof of funds

/04

Travel and arrive at a designated entry point

Fly into Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) or arrive via the Dili Sea Port, the main international entry points.

· Dili airport· Dili sea port

/05

Complete the arrival card and present documents

Fill in the immigration arrival card and present your passport. As a Thai ordinary passport holder you receive a free 30-day tourist entry under the visa waiver - no fee is charged.

· Arrival card· No fee

/06

Extend if needed

If you wish to stay longer, apply to the Immigration Service (Migracao) at least 15 days before your 30 days expire to extend for a further 30 days (fee applies).

· Apply 15 days early· Extension

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Thailand -> Timor-Leste · Visa-free (bilateral visa exemption agreement)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredThailand ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

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

required

RequiredOnward or return air/sea ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RequiredCompleted immigration arrival card