Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
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.
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 Tonga need a visa for Timor-Leste?
For tourism in Timor-Leste, travelers using an ordinary passport from Tonga should prepare for a visa on arrival.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
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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