Vietnam
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Timor-Leste visa?
Tourist Visa (on arrival or from an embassy)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, extendable once by 30 days
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days
All visa types for Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste’s tourist visa costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Timor-Leste states it: Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days, extendable once by 30 days.
Citizens of Timor-Leste travelling to Vietnam
Timor-LesteVietnam e-Visa Vietnam visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Travel advice for Timor-Leste
- 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.
Before travelling from Vietnam to Timor-Leste, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Timor-Leste at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Timor-Leste (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Timor-Leste (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Timor-Leste
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Timor-Leste.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
Vietnamese citizens receive the visa for Timor-Leste at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Timor-Leste’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Indonesia admits Vietnamese citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Timor-Leste travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Vietnamese citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Timor-Leste?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Timor-Leste tourist visa cost?
Timor-Leste’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Issued at the border on arrival; extensions up to 15 days.
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from citizens of Timor-Leste, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Timor-Leste visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
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.