Visa Requirements

Will your next vacation take you and your family to Timor Leste? To visit Timor Leste for tourism or business, you will require a Timor Leste visa. You will not be able to obtain a tourist visa before arriving in Timor Leste; instead, you will have to purchase one once you arrive. If you intend to enter Timor Leste by land, you must first get a visa before proceeding to the port of entry. Additionally, you must ensure that your passport is valid and up to date before to your journey. Your passport must have at least two blank visa pages and be valid for at least six months after you leave Timor Leste.

A Timor Leste tourist visa requires a Timor Leste visa application form, an original, signed United States passport, (1) passport photo, a recent bank statement, proof of return ticket, and a sponsorship form if your host would cover your expenditures.

A business visa is required if you are traveling on business. We currently do not have the specific documentation required for a business visa in Timor Leste, but we can give what is commonly requested. For a Timor Leste tourist visa, you must present everything listed above, as well as a business letter or business invitation. Remember that this is one of the top Things to Know Before Traveling to Timor-Leste.