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United States to Timor-Leste visa requirements

Q: How much does the Timor-Leste tourist visa cost?

The visa on arrival costs USD $30, paid in cash at the airport. A 30-day extension costs an additional USD $40.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival at the land border with Indonesia?

No. Visa on arrival is not available at land borders. If entering by land, you must obtain a Visa Application Authorization in advance, typically via the Timor-Leste consulate in Kupang, Indonesia.

Q: How long can I stay, and can I extend?

The visa allows a 30-day stay. You may extend once for a further 30 days for USD $40, applying at the Ministry of Interior in Dili at least 15 days before your visa expires.

Q: What are the passport requirements?

Your US passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and have at least one to two blank pages for the visa sticker.

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

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

US ordinary passport holders get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival (USD $30) when flying into Dili's Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport. An optional e-visa can be obtained in advance. Land border crossings from Indonesia require a Visa Application Authorization arranged before travel. A United States ordinary passport holder traveling to Timor-Leste for tourism does NOT need a visa arranged in advance when arriving by air. A single-entry tourist visa on arrival is granted at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (Dili) for USD $30, valid for a 30-day stay. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival, and travelers must show a return/onward ticket and sufficient funds (commonly cited as USD $150 per day of stay). The visa can be extended once for another 30 days for USD $40, with the extension request submitted at least 15 days before expiry at the Ministry of Interior in Dili. Note an important exception: visa on arrival is NOT available at the land border with Indonesia. Travelers entering by land must obtain a Visa Application Authorization in advance (typically via the Timor-Leste Consulate in Kupang, Indonesia) and allow processing time. Timor-Leste also offers an e-visa ("do it before you go") option for eligible nationalities including US citizens; it is single-entry, permits a 30-day stay, and is valid for 90 days from issuance. For a standard short tourist visit by air, visa on arrival is the simplest and recommended channel. Timor-Leste is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist visa on arrival (single entry); e-visa available in advance

Maximum stay

30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD $30 (visa on arrival); extension USD $40

consular fee only

Processing time

Issued on arrival at the airport counter (minutes); e-visa typically a few business days

standard track

Validity

e-visa valid 90 days from issuance; VOA used at entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your entry point

Decide whether you will arrive by air at Dili airport (visa on arrival available) or by land from Indonesia (advance Visa Application Authorization required). The simplest route for US tourists is flying into Dili.

· Air = VOA· Land = pre-authorization

/02

Check passport validity

Ensure your US passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival and has at least one to two blank pages for the visa sticker.

· 6 months validity· blank page

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Have a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient funds (commonly cited as about USD $150 per day of intended stay).

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/04

(Optional) Apply for the e-visa in advance

If you prefer certainty before departure, apply for the single-entry e-visa, which permits a 30-day stay and is valid for 90 days from issuance.

· Optional· e-visa

/05

Obtain your visa on arrival at Dili airport

Complete the arrival card, present your passport and documents, and pay the USD $30 fee in cash to receive a 30-day single-entry tourist visa.

· USD $30· 30 days

/06

Extend if needed

To stay longer, apply for a 30-day extension (USD $40) at the Ministry of Interior in Dili at least 15 days before your current visa expires.

· USD $40· Apply 15 days early

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUS passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival 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

RequiredUSD $30 cash for the visa-on-arrival fee