Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for US 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 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 US citizens

• The US State Department rates Timor-Leste Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
• There are no direct flights from the US. The usual routes are via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bali, or via Australia and Darwin.
• Timor-Leste's embassy in Washington, D.C. also covers Canada and Mexico.
• Because Timor-Leste uses the US dollar, bring clean, recent notes in small denominations. Older series notes are often refused.

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 United States

These are the usual ways to reach Dili from United States. 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.
• 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.

Timor-Leste embassy

Embassy of Timor-Leste, Washington, D.C.. Its former website is offline (October 2026), so confirm current contact details through Timor-Leste's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before relying on them.