Timor-Leste
Philippines
Philippines visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
The Philippines requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Philippines visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Philippines visa?
Visa-free entry (EO 408) and 9(a) temporary visitor visa for pleasure
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals
- Processing time
- e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post
Apply on Bureau of Immigration e-Services (tourist visa extension)
All visa types for the Philippines
The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.
Filipino missions in Timor-Leste
The Philippines has 1 mission in Timor-Leste, with its embassy in Dili.
Filipino citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
PhilippinesTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the Philippines
Travel advice for the Philippines
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Timor-Leste to the Philippines, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the Philippines
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in the Philippines 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 Filipino embassy in Dili, or to a visa centre acting for the Philippines; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste issues Filipino 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 the Philippines?
The Philippines requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Filipino embassy in Timor-Leste?
The Filipino embassy in Timor-Leste is in Dili.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste issues Filipino 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 the Philippines visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Philippines 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.