Timor-Leste
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for the United Kingdom
United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom in Jakarta2,082 km
Jalan Patra Kuningan 5-6, 12950 Jakarta
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Bandar Seri Begawan1,904 km
2.01, 2nd Floor, Block D, Kompleks Bangunan Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Jalan Pretty, Bandar Seri Begawan
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Port Moresby2,376 km
Kiroki Street, National Capital District
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The United Kingdom covers Timor-Leste from its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,082 km from Dili). Measured from Dili, other British embassies and consulates are closest in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (1,904 km) and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (2,376 km). The United Kingdom sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
British citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
United KingdomTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Timor-Leste to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the United Kingdom
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Ireland requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in Timor-Leste?
No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in Timor-Leste. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia for Timor-Leste.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
British citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.