Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for New Zealanders

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 at least one full blank page (two to be safe)
• USD 30 in cash (US dollars) for the visa fee; cards are not accepted at the counter
• Onward or return ticket, or proof you can pay for one
• Accommodation booking for your stay
• Online arrival declaration completed before you fly (QR code on your phone or printed)
• Proof of funds may be requested: officially USD 100 per entry plus USD 50 per day

Details for New Zealanders

• There are no direct flights from New Zealand. Most Kiwis connect through Darwin (via an Australian city) or Bali, then take the short hop to Dili.
• If you connect through Australia, check whether you need an Australian transit visa or ETA for your itinerary. Travelling through Bali, Indonesia's own entry rules apply if you leave the airport.
• Timor-Leste has an embassy in Wellington.

Extending your stay

The 30-day visa on arrival can be extended once, for up to 30 more days, at the Migration Service headquarters in Vila Verde, Dili. Apply at least 15 days before it expires with the signed form and documents.

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

Flying from New Zealand

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

• Darwin to Dili: Darwin to Dili is the shortest route into Timor-Leste: about 1 hour 20 minutes, around ten flights a week on Airnorth and QantasLink, plus Aero Dili.
• 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.

Timor-Leste embassy

Embassy of Timor-Leste, Wellington.