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Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Citizens of the Holy See 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

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

Timor-Leste’s tourist visa costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 the Holy See

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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 the Holy See 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Timor-Leste

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Timor-Leste.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See

The Holy See admits citizens of Timor-Leste without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Citizens of the Holy See receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Timor-Leste?

Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See?

The Holy See admits citizens of Timor-Leste without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Timor-Leste visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.