Timor-LesteSouth Africa

Embassy of Timor-Leste in South Africa

1 embassy

Timor-Leste is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Embassy of Timor-Leste in Pretoria

The embassy of Timor-Leste is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at George Storrar Drive 107, Pretoria. Its phone number is on its page.

Timor-Leste visa for South African citizens

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Timor-Leste issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

South Africa’s missions in Timor-Leste

South Africa has no mission in Timor-Leste on record; South African citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Timor-Leste in South Africa

Worldwide, Timor-Leste has 24 missions in 14 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for citizens of Timor-Leste

South Africa requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance. In South Africa, citizens of Timor-Leste can turn to the embassy of Timor-Leste for passports and emergency help.

When the embassy of Timor-Leste in South Africa is closed

The embassy of Timor-Leste in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the embassy of Timor-Leste in South Africa?

The embassy of Timor-Leste is in Pretoria, at George Storrar Drive 107, Pretoria.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

South African citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Timor-Leste must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Timor-Leste?

No mission of South Africa in Timor-Leste is on record.