🇹🇱Timor-Leste Visa for New Zealand Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival30 days max stay

New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Visa on arrival available at Dili International Airport and Dili Sea Port only. Fee: USD $30 cash (single entry). Transit visa: USD $20 for stays under 3 days. Extendable in-country: USD $35 for up to 30 additional days or USD $75 for 30-60 additional days (per customs.gov.tl; migracao.gov.tl states $40 for extension - discrepancy between official pages). Maximum cumulative stay 90 days. Travelers must show: sufficient funds (USD $100 per entry + USD $50 per day of stay), valid passport 6+ months with at least one blank page, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof. Land border arrivals (except Indonesians, Portuguese, and US nationals) must obtain advance Visa Application Authorization.

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Entering Timor-Leste on a New Zealand passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Timor-Leste border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Timor-Leste visa for New Zealand citizens — FAQ

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Timor-Leste?

New Zealand passport holders can stay in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do New Zealand citizens need for Timor-Leste?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Timor-Leste visa category.

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