Timor-Leste
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Canada in Jakarta2,084 km
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 29-31, 12920 Jakarta
- 1,904 km
- Consulate of Canada in Cebu City2,110 km
M. Cuenco Avenue 96, 6000 Cebu City
Canada looks after Timor-Leste from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,084 km from Dili) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Dili are in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (1,904 km) and Cebu City, the Philippines (2,110 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Canadian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
CanadaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Timor-Leste to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Canada
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
The United States requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Timor-Leste must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Timor-Leste?
No. Canada has no embassy in Timor-Leste. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia for Timor-Leste.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.