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South Africa visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Visa required

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa 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.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Timor-Leste from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,085 km from Dili). Other nearest South African missions to Dili are in Manila, the Philippines (2,619 km) and Singapore (2,645 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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 Timor-Leste to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Timor-Leste apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste

Eswatini admits citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free. Lesotho requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste issues South African 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 South Africa?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Timor-Leste?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Timor-Leste. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia for Timor-Leste.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste issues South African 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 South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for South Africa 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.