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Timor-Leste visa requirements for United States citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. United States 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.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Visa and Trips / MERN SolutionsLast updated

Timor-Leste entry requirements for United States 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)

Frequently asked questions

Do United States citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

United States 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 United States 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 United States 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.