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Timor-LesteTimor-Leste visa requirements for Guinea-Bissau citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Guinea-Bissau passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Timor-Leste entry requirements for Guinea-Bissau citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Timor-Leste
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Timor-Leste at a glance for travellers
- 198 of 198 passports can enter Timor-Leste without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Guinea-Bissau passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 47 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Timor-Leste Immigration Service | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Timor-Leste entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Guinea-Bissau passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need for Timor-Leste?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Timor-Leste?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.