🇹🇱Timor-Leste

Typically bring

• Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry
• Completed visa‑on‑arrival application form (provided at the point of entry)
• Proof of onward or return travel (e.g., airline ticket)
• Confirmed accommodation reservation or invitation letter
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay (e.g., recent bank statement or cash)
• Recent passport‑size photograph (sometimes required at the counter)

Watch out for

• Arriving with a passport that expires within six months may lead to denial of entry.
• Missing any of the typical documents (e.g., proof of onward travel) can cause delays or refusal.
• Paying the visa fee in a currency other than USD may not be accepted; have USD ready.
• Overstaying the permitted duration can result in fines or future entry bans.
• Not having a printed copy of your travel itinerary or accommodation details may raise questions at immigration.

Good to know

• The official currency is the US dollar, so you can use USD directly for most purchases.
• Tetum and Portuguese are the main languages; English is spoken in tourism areas.
• Mobile coverage is decent in Dili but can be spotty in remote regions; consider buying a local SIM.
• Safety is generally good in tourist zones, but keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid night travel in isolated areas.
• Internet speed in hotels and cafés is moderate; plan for limited bandwidth if you need heavy data usage.