Timor-Leste
United States
United States visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
The United States requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tl.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Timor-Leste
- Embassy of the United States in Dili
Avenida de Portugal, Dili
The United States has 1 mission in Timor-Leste, with its embassy in Dili.
US visas issued to citizens of Timor-Leste
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 65 | 36 |
| Student (F, M) | 17 | 16 |
| Exchange (J) | 72 | 83 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 147 | 80 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 302 | 217 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 6.3% | 20.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 217 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Timor-Leste, the 181st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Exchange visitor visas (J) made up 38%, diplomatic and official visas 37% and visitor visas 17%. That is 28% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (302).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Timor-Leste received 58, 11% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 20.5% for citizens of Timor-Leste in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 6.3%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Timor-Leste anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Timor-Leste.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
United StatesTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Citizens of Timor-Leste planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Dili, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
US 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 States?
The United States requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Timor-Leste?
The US embassy in Timor-Leste is in Dili.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
US citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the United States 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.