Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay 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 stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
One fee applies per application: choose by entry count — one entry covers a single visit, multiple entries let you leave and return during the permission’s validity.
- Visa fee
- USD 30
- Tourist visa extension
- USD 40
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Timor-Leste arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
Timor-Leste Customs e-Declaration
The government tourism portal says every traveler must submit the Customs e-Declaration online up to 5 days before arrival and present its QR/barcode. Customs visitor guidance also says an arrival declaration form is available at the border; confirm with Customs if you cannot submit online.
Arrival guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
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 guidanceApply for an extension before your visa expires
The Immigration Service says extension applications are made in person at its Dili headquarters and may take up to 15 days to process. UK government advice recommends applying at least 15 days before expiry.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Timor-Leste
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 travel essentials
- Capital
- Dili
- Currency
- USD
- Calling code
- +670
Timor-Leste entry questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
For tourism in Timor-Leste, ordinary passport holders from Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 30 days per visit.
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. Tourist visa extension: USD 40 for one entry.
Do I need to complete Timor-Leste Customs e-Declaration?
Required for this route. The government tourism portal says every traveler must submit the Customs e-Declaration online up to 5 days before arrival and present its QR/barcode. Customs visitor guidance also says an arrival declaration form is available at the border; confirm with Customs if you cannot submit online.
Can I extend my visit?
The published route allows 1 extension for 30 days. Apply using the official procedure before your current permission expires; an extension is subject to approval.
Can I extend my stay in Timor-Leste?
The Immigration Service says extension applications are made in person at its Dili headquarters and may take up to 15 days to process. UK government advice recommends applying at least 15 days before expiry.
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 visa and entry guidance
Confirm Timor-Leste’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Timor-Leste tourist visa on arrival
Eligible tourists can apply at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port. Travelers with a previous refused entry, removal or exclusion, or unpaid immigration fines must apply before arrival.
Open Timor-Leste Customs e-Declaration
Timor-Leste arrival documents
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Timor-Leste with an ordinary Costa Rica passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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