Timorese visa resources
How to Apply for a Timor-Leste Visa
The three main ways to obtain a Timor-Leste visa — on arrival at Dili, an advance authorization for land borders, or through an embassy or consulate.
Important
How you apply for a Timor-Leste visa depends on your nationality, your point of entry and the type of visa. Many visitors can obtain a tourist or transit visa on arrival at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port, paying the fee in US dollars cash at the border post.
Travellers arriving at a land border generally must obtain a Visa Application Authorization in advance and present it to the immigration officer on arrival. Longer-stay visas (work, study, business Class II, and residence) are lodged in person at the Immigration Service headquarters in Vila Verde, Dili, or at a Timor-Leste embassy or consulate before travel. Application forms are published on the official Immigration Service website.
Application routes
- On arrival at Dili airport or sea port (tourist, transit, business Class I for most nationalities)
- Advance Visa Application Authorization for land border arrivals
- In person at the Immigration Service headquarters, Vila Verde, Dili, for residence and long-stay permits
- At a Timor-Leste embassy or consulate abroad
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.