Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for Portuguese citizens

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 Portuguese citizens

• Portuguese is one of Timor-Leste's two official languages, alongside Tetum, so you will see it on signs and official documents and hear it in government and the church.
• The waiver covers Schengen-area nationals, which includes Portugal. It allows tourism visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
• Most travellers from Portugal connect through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bali. Timor-Leste's embassy in Lisbon also covers Spain and Cape Verde.

Extending your stay

The Schengen waiver allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism. For work or longer stays, 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 Portugal

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

• Singapore to Dili: Singapore to Dili is about 4 hours non-stop on Aero Dili from Changi Terminal 4, usually one to three times a week. Plus the options via Bali or KL.
• Kuala Lumpur to Dili: Kuala Lumpur to Dili takes about 4 hours 15 minutes non-stop on Batik Air Malaysia or Aero Dili, several times a week. Schedules 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.

Timor-Leste embassy

Embassy of Timor-Leste, Lisbon.