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Timor-Leste visa for Nigerian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

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

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

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 Nigeria

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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.

For a trip from Nigeria to Timor-Leste, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Timor-Leste

Nigerian citizens may stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Timor-Leste.

How Nigerian citizens apply

Nigerian 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 Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Timor-Leste?

Nigerian 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 Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Timor-Leste visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens 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.