East Timor Visa

Do I Need a Visa for East Timor?

Yes. A visa is required for US citizens to travel to East Timor. Visas typically permit a 90 day stay in East Timor, but it is possible to renew the visa for an additional fee in the country if you plan to stay longer. In addition to a visa, all US citizens must also have a valid passport to travel to East Timor. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive, and your passport must also have at least one blank visa page for the entry stamp.

Is A …	An East Timor (Timor-Leste) Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page per entry stamp
Tourist Visa	Yes
Other Visa Types	See below

Sources: Timor-Leste Immigration Department and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for East Timor on Arrival?

Yes. A visa on arrival is available for tourists who arrive by air at the International airport in Dili. However, on arrival visas are not available at the land border crossings with Indonesia, so, depending on how you plan to enter the country for a tourist trip, it may be necessary to obtain your visa in advance of arrival. In the case of overland entry, the visa must be obtained from the Embassy of East Timor in Washington, DC, and a travel document expert can walk you through this process. Additionally, visas for other trip purposes, such as business or study, must be obtained in advance as well.

What Types of Materials Support My East Timor Visa Application?

To apply for an East Timor visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Introduction Letter
• Properly Completed East Timor Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to East Timor, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to East Timor? Let the East Timor visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for East Timor?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for an East Timor visa simple, and our travel document experts handle all details on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of East Timor. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to East Timor?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you will arrive in East Timor. Especially if you are a frequent traveler, make sure your passport has a minimum of 1 blank visa page for the entry stamp. Do you need to get your passport renewed? With Passport Health Passports and Visas’s expedited service, we can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health since you will face diseases and health concerns in East Timor that are uncommon in the US. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, destination-specific health advice, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to East Timor.