Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for Indonesians

Entry rules at a glance

What you need at the border

Immigration officers at Dili can ask for any of the following. Have them ready on paper or on your phone.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive, with a blank page
• Onward or return ticket
• Accommodation booking
• Online arrival declaration completed before you fly (QR code on your phone or printed)
• Enough money for your stay; officials can ask to see it

Details for Indonesians

• Bali is the busiest link: Citilink and Aero Dili both fly Denpasar to Dili daily, in about 2 hours.
• From West Timor, buses run from Kupang to Dili through the Mota'ain/Batugade border in about 12 to 14 hours. The border is open in daytime only.
• Timor-Leste has an embassy in Jakarta, a consulate-general in Denpasar, a consulate in Kupang and a consular agency in Atambua.
• Rupiah is not accepted in Timor-Leste. Change money to US dollars before you cross or use an ATM in Dili.

Extending your stay

Visa-free stays of 30 days are for tourism and short visits. For longer stays, ask the Migration Service in Dili about an extension or apply for the right visa before you travel.

Overstaying is expensive: the Migration Service lists fines from USD 150 to USD 580 depending on how long you overstay.

Flying from Indonesia

These are the usual ways to reach Dili from Indonesia. Each guide has airlines, flight times and tips.

• Bali (Denpasar) to Dili: Bali to Dili takes about 2 hours, with daily flights on Citilink and Aero Dili, around 14 a week in total. Schedules, tips and the time difference.
• Kupang (West Timor) to Dili overland: Kupang to Dili overland takes 12 to 14 hours by bus via the Mota'ain border. You need a visa authorisation in advance, not a visa on arrival.

Timor-Leste embassy

Embassy of Timor-Leste, Jakarta. Consulate-general in Denpasar, consulate in Kupang and consular agency in Atambua.