Do Australian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Visa on arrival
You can get a visa on arrival. Australian citizens can obtain a visa at the border or airport when entering Timor-Leste.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Check which airports and land borders issue visas on arrival.
- Carry the fee in an accepted currency (often US dollars) and passport photos.
- Have your return ticket and accommodation details printed.
- Some countries offer the same visa online in advance — this can save queueing at the border.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Visa fee in cash (check accepted currencies)
- •Two passport photos
- •Printed hotel booking
Tick these off, add deadlines and track your application in My Trips.Track my documents
Timor-Leste missions in Australia
- embassy of East Timor in Australia7 Beale Crescent
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Timor-Leste
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Timor-Leste, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Australia passport holders
United KingdomETA required
United StatesETA required
CanadaETA required
GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
FranceVisa-free · 90 days
ItalyVisa-free · 90 days
SpainVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free · 90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free · 90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival
QatarVisa on arrival
Other passports travelling to Timor-Leste
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
Comments
Share your experience or point out something that has changed. Be kind, and don’t post personal details like passport numbers.
Loading comments…