Timor-Leste
Russia
Russia visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Russia
Russia 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 Russia in Jakarta2,083 km
Jalan Hajjah R. Rasuna Said 1-2, 12920 DKI Jakarta
- Embassy of Russia in Bandar Seri Begawan1,909 km
Simpang 189-41-30 8, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Embassy of Russia in Manila2,617 km
1245 Acacia Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Russia covers Timor-Leste from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,083 km from Dili). Measured from Dili, other Russian embassies and consulates are closest in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (1,909 km) and Manila, the Philippines (2,617 km). Russia sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Russian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
RussiaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Timor-Leste planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Russia
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
Russia has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of Russia accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of Russia names the right place.
Russia’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Norway admit citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free. China, Belarus, Azerbaijan and North Korea require citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Russia in Timor-Leste?
No. Russia has no embassy in Timor-Leste. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia for Timor-Leste.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Russia visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Russia 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.