Timor-Leste visa requirementsFor travelers with an ordinary passport from United States

Tourism Ordinary passport Arriving by air

Your passportUnited States
Your destinationTimor-Leste

Entry route to confirm

Confirm the entry route for your passport and trip.

Confirm the U.S. tourist visa rule before travel. Timor-Leste Customs describes U.S. tourists as covered by visa-exemption arrangements, while the U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Because these current government sources disagree, VisaDir cannot confirm whether a U.S. passport qualifies for visa-free entry or needs a visa. Contact Timor-Leste Immigration or its embassy before booking and ask for written confirmation.

Read U.S. travel advice for Timor-LesteView entry steps

Confirm which entry route applies

Timor-Leste Customs describes U.S. tourists as covered by visa-exemption arrangements, while the U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Because these current government sources disagree, VisaDir cannot confirm whether a U.S. passport qualifies for visa-free entry or needs a visa. Contact Timor-Leste Immigration or its embassy before booking and ask for written confirmation.

  1. Confirm your entry requirements

    Timor-Leste Customs describes U.S. tourists as covered by visa-exemption arrangements, while the U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Because these current government sources disagree, VisaDir cannot confirm whether a U.S. passport qualifies for visa-free entry or needs a visa. Contact Timor-Leste Immigration or its embassy before booking and ask for written confirmation.

Read U.S. travel advice for Timor-LesteOfficial government service

Details that can change your plans

Confirm the U.S. tourist visa rule before travel

Timor-Leste Customs describes U.S. tourists as covered by visa-exemption arrangements, while the U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Because these current government sources disagree, VisaDir cannot confirm whether a U.S. passport qualifies for visa-free entry or needs a visa. Contact Timor-Leste Immigration or its embassy before booking and ask for written confirmation.

Official guidance

Timor-Leste at a glance

Capital
Dili
Currency
USD
Calling code
+670

Questions for this route

Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United States need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Confirm the U.S. tourist visa rule before travel. Timor-Leste Customs describes U.S. tourists as covered by visa-exemption arrangements, while the U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Because these current government sources disagree, VisaDir cannot confirm whether a U.S. passport qualifies for visa-free entry or needs a visa. Contact Timor-Leste Immigration or its embassy before booking and ask for written confirmation.

Official websites

Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.

U.S. Department of State

Read U.S. travel advice for Timor-Leste

The U.S. Department of State says a tourist visa is required and describes a 30-day visa on arrival. Compare this with Timor-Leste Customs' visa-exemption statement and ask Timor-Leste Immigration to confirm which rule applies to your passport.

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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