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Timor-Leste visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Timor-Leste? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South-Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

Timor-Leste flag
32Visa-free
0eVisa
166Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Timor-Leste entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 32 can enter Timor-Leste visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 166 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Timor-Leste without arranging anything before departure.

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Timor-Leste entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Timor-Leste
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa on arrival
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Timor-Leste visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Timor-Leste.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa15300
Asia24800
Europe291600
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 32
Visa on arrival 166

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Timor-Leste?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 32 can enter visa-free and 166 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

32 passports have visa-free access to Timor-Leste, including Indonesia, Cape Verde, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Belgium and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Timor-Leste offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 166 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 50 can enter Timor-Leste visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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