Timor-Leste
South Korea
South Korea visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in Timor-Leste
- Embassy of South Korea in Dili
Avenida de Portugal, Motael, Dili, Timor-Leste
South Korea has 1 mission in Timor-Leste, with its embassy in Dili.
South Korean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
South KoreaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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 South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in South Korea
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Timor-Leste carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
North Korea requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
South Korean 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 South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Timor-Leste?
The South Korean embassy in Timor-Leste is in Dili.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter South Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.