Timor-Leste
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfat.govt.nz
Which New Zealand visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18
- Fee
- NZ$441
- Processing time
- 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March)
All visa types for New Zealand
New Zealand’s tourist visa costs NZ$441 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Multiple entry: 6 months in any 12; single entry: up to 9 months in 18.
New Zealand missions in Timor-Leste
All missions of New Zealand in Timor-Leste
New Zealand has 2 missions in Timor-Leste, with its embassy in Dili. Consulates: Dili.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
New ZealandTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in New Zealand
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in New Zealand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
In Timor-Leste, applications go to the New Zealand embassy in Dili and the consulate in Dili, or to a visa centre acting for New Zealand; fees, documents and processing times are published by New Zealand.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste issues New Zealand citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for New Zealand?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Where is the New Zealand embassy in Timor-Leste?
The New Zealand embassy in Timor-Leste is in Dili; there is also a consulate in Dili.
How much does the New Zealand tourist visa cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$441 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 80% of applications decided within 2 weeks (busiest September to March).
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste issues New Zealand citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for New Zealand obtained in advance.
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.