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Türkiye to Timor-Leste visa requirements

Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste, but can obtain a visa on arrival (VOA) at Dili's Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port for US$30, valid for a 30-day single-entry tourist stay. Timor-Leste is not in the Schengen area and has no visa-waiver agreement with Turkey, so Turkey is not on Timor-Leste's visa-exempt list. However, Timor-Leste operates a Visa on Arrival (VOA) scheme open to most nationalities, including Turkey, at its two designated international entry points: Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) and the Dili Sea Port. The Class I (tourist) visa on arrival costs US$30, is granted for a single entry, and permits a stay of up to 30 days, which may be extended once in-country for a further period (extension US$40, paid to the Immigration Service), up to a cumulative maximum of around 90 days. The fee must normally be paid in US dollars cash. There is no formal eVisa portal; travelers arriving at points OTHER than the Dili airport or sea port (e.g. the overland border from Indonesian West Timor) cannot get a VOA and must instead obtain a prior Visa Application Authorization from the Immigration Service before travel. Required at the border: passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Verified against the Immigration Service of Timor-Leste (migracao.gov.tl) and corroborating sources as of 2026.
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 (Class I tourist visa)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days, extendable once in-country
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
US$30 (visa on arrival)
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued on arrival at the immigration counter
standard track
Validity
Valid for entry/stay of 30 days from arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your entry point
Visa on arrival is only available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) and the Dili Sea Port. If you plan to enter overland or at any other point, you must apply for a Visa Application Authorization from the Immigration Service in advance.
· Dili airport· Dili Sea Port
/02
Check passport validity
Ensure your Turkish passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry and has at least one to two blank pages for the visa sticker.
· 6 months validity· blank pages
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
· return ticket· funds· accommodation
/04
Bring US dollars in cash
The US$30 visa fee is paid on arrival, normally in US dollars cash. Card payment is not reliably accepted, so bring exact change.
· US$30· USD cash
/05
Obtain the visa at immigration
On arrival, complete the visa on arrival form, present your documents and pay the fee at the immigration counter to receive your 30-day single-entry tourist visa.
· 30 days· single entry
/06
Extend if needed
To stay longer, apply at the Immigration Service (Migracao) in Dili before your visa expires to extend your stay once, up to the cumulative limit.
· extension US$40
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Türkiye -> Timor-Leste · Visa on Arrival (Class I tourist visa)
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RequiredTurkish passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one to two blank passport pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredUS$30 in US dollars cash for the visa fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or address)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredArrival via Dili airport or Dili Sea Port (VOA points)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCompleted visa on arrival application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RecommendedTravel/health insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalPrior Visa Application Authorization if entering overland
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
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.
Application link included: Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - Tourist Visa
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on arrival (Class I tourist)US$30Single entry, 30-day stay; paid in USD cash on arrival
Visa extension (30 days)US$35Applied for in-country at the Immigration Service
Visa extension (longer period)US$75For an extension between 30 and 60 additional days
Transit visaUS$20For stays under 3 days, if only transiting
Total estimateUS$30US$30incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Prior Visa Application Authorization
Several business days to weeks
Apply to the Immigration Service in advance if entering at a point without VOA (e.g. the overland border) or if you prefer a pre-approved visa.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Turkey is not on the visa-exempt list
Timor-Leste grants visa-free entry only to EU/EFTA states and a few ASEAN-region countries; Turkey is not among them.
High
/02
No mutual visa-waiver agreement
There is no bilateral visa-waiver treaty between Turkey and Timor-Leste that would allow visa-free tourist entry.
High
/03
VOA channel is open to Turkish nationals
Timor-Leste offers visa on arrival to most nationalities, including Turkey, at its designated air and sea entry points in Dili.
High
/04
Entry point restrictions on VOA
VOA is unavailable at the overland border, so travelers entering by land must arrange a visa in advance.
Medium
/05
Not a Schengen or ETIAS destination
Timor-Leste is in Southeast Asia and is unrelated to the Schengen area or ETIAS, so those rules do not apply.
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
Turkey to Timor-Leste route verified
Confirmed via the Immigration Service of Timor-Leste that Turkish ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and may obtain a US$30, 30-day single-entry visa on arrival at Dili airport or sea port.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Turkish citizens get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste?
Yes. Turkish ordinary passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) or the Dili Sea Port for US$30, valid for a 30-day single-entry tourist stay.
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/11 — Passport tools

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