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Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for Singaporeans

Singaporeans can visit Timor-Leste visa-free for up to 30 days under a bilateral agreement. Requirements and Aero Dili flights from Changi.

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By David

Quick answer · as of September 2026

Singaporeans can visit Timor-Leste (East Timor) without a visa for up to 30 days. As of September 2026, you only need a passport valid for 6 months, an onward ticket and the online arrival declaration.

Visa type
Visa-free
Fee
Free
Maximum stay
30 days
Passport validity
6 months from arrival
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Entry rules at a glance

Timor-Leste entry rules for Singapore passport holders, September 2026
RuleDetails
VisaVisa-free
FeeNo fee
Length of stayUp to 30 days
WherePresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, Dili; Dili seaport
PassportValid 6 months from arrival, with blank pages
Arrival declarationOnline, before you fly; show the QR code

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 Singaporeans

  • Visa-free entry for Singapore passports came from a bilateral agreement in 2024.
  • Aero Dili is the only non-stop airline, flying from Changi Terminal 4 in about 4 hours. It usually runs one to three times a week, so check the current schedule.
  • Timor-Leste has an embassy in Singapore.

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 Singapore

These are the usual ways to reach Dili from Singapore. 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.

Timor-Leste embassy

Embassy of Timor-Leste, Singapore.

For the full picture, including transit visas and business visits, read the Timor-Leste visa guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do Singaporeans need a visa for Timor-Leste?

No. As of September 2026, Singapore passport holders can stay up to 30 days without a visa.

Is there a direct flight from Singapore to Dili?

Yes, on Aero Dili, taking about 4 hours. Frequency has varied between one and three flights a week.

What do Singaporeans need to enter Timor-Leste?

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.

Sources

Official sites, operators and references we checked for this page.

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Getting there

Singapore to Dili Flights

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.

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