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DjiboutiDjibouti visa requirements for Timor-Leste citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Timor-Leste passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti. 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
Djibouti entry requirements for Timor-Leste citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Djibouti
- 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)
Easier alternatives for Timor-Leste passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Timor-Leste passport than Djibouti, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Djibouti at a glance for travellers
- 198 of 198 passports can enter Djibouti without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Timor-Leste passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 81 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 | Djibouti e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Djibouti 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 Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Timor-Leste passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Timor-Leste passport holders need for Djibouti?
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 Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Djibouti?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.