Australia
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tlembassy.net
Which Timor-Leste visa?
Tourist Visa (on arrival or from an embassy)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, extendable once by 30 days
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days
All visa types for Timor-Leste
For the tourist visa, Timor-Leste’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30. Processing time, as Timor-Leste states it: Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days, extendable once by 30 days.
Citizens of Timor-Leste travelling to Australia
Timor-LesteAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Travel advice for Timor-Leste
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to Timor-Leste, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Timor-Leste at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Timor-Leste (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Timor-Leste (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Timor-Leste
Australian citizens may stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Timor-Leste.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens receive the visa for Timor-Leste at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of Timor-Leste travelling to Australia
Citizens of Timor-Leste need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Australian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Timor-Leste?
Australian citizens can stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Timor-Leste tourist visa cost?
Timor-Leste’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days.
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Australia?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Timor-Leste visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.