Timor-Leste Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in Timor-Leste and have 2 blank pages. You need a tourism visa, which is issued on arrival at Dili for up to 30 days.
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Timor-Leste travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
2 needed
On arrival at Dili, up to 30 days
Separate visa if overland
Official source: GOV.UK Timor-Leste entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 6 months passport validity from arrival
- 2 blank pages
- Tourism visa on arrival at Dili
- Visa can be extended by 30 days
Passport validity for Timor-Leste
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Timor-Leste. It must also have 2 blank pages.
Count from the day you arrive, not the day you leave. If your passport expires sooner, renew it before you book.
Visas
You must have a visa to visit Timor-Leste for tourism. A single-entry tourism visa, valid for up to 30 days, is issued on arrival at Dili airport or seaport. GOV.UK says it costs 30 US dollars, payable only in cash.
You can apply to extend a tourism visa for 30 days. Apply at least 15 days before it expires if you can.
Land borders and Oecussi
If you enter from Indonesia at the Atambua-Batugade crossing, you can buy a visa on entry or in advance from an embassy or consulate in Denpasar or Kupang.
Travelling overland to the Oecussi exclave needs a separate visa, available at the Wini border checkpoint or in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Timor-Leste?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Timor-Leste.
Do I need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Yes. GOV.UK says you must have a visa for tourism. It is issued on arrival at Dili airport or seaport for up to 30 days.
How many blank pages do I need for Timor-Leste?
GOV.UK says your passport must have 2 blank pages.