Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
For air or sea arrival, visas on arrival are issued at Dili International Airport and Dili Sea Port. Land crossings follow separate authorization rules.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Per person
- USD 30
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Timor-Leste arrivals card
Complete the card provided at the border post.
Open Timor-Leste arrivals cardDetails that can change your plans
Check the port where you will obtain your visa
For air or sea arrival, visas on arrival are issued at Dili International Airport and Dili Sea Port. Land crossings follow separate authorization rules.
Official guidancePractical tips for Timor-Leste
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Prepare cash for an arrival visa
Carry the visa payment in cash before departure; ATM and currency-exchange facilities may be unavailable on arrival.
Timor-Leste at a glance
- Capital
- Dili
- Currency
- USD
- Calling code
- +670
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Timor-Leste?
For tourism in Timor-Leste, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Timor-Leste?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
USD 30 per person. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Timor-Leste arrivals card?
Required for this route. Complete the card provided at the border post. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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