Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens (2026)
Canadian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$30. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least one blank visa page.
- A return or onward ticket leaving Timor-Leste.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Visa approval letter or visa on arrival confirmation, where applicable.
- Proof of accommodation or a travel itinerary.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$30 — * Fees are for Transit 20 USD, Tourist 30 USD and Business 50 USD. |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The tourist visa on arrival costs US$30, as set out in the official fee schedule.
Before you fly
- •Before flying, check whether you are covered by a visa-waiver arrangement; travellers who are exempt do not need to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. [5]
Full Timor-Leste entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The published visa exemptions cover EU and ASEAN citizens, holders of UN Laissez-Passer or INTERPOL travel documents, and diplomatic or official passports - none of which applies to Canadian ordinary passport holders. [3]
Recent changes
- · confirmedAngola (diplomatic and service passports)
- · confirmedMalaysia
- · confirmedLaos
- · confirmedLaos (diplomatic, official and service passports)
- · confirmedIndia, Philippines, Vietnam (diplomatic, official and service passports)
- · confirmedSingapore, Thailand, Brunei (diplomatic, official and service passports)
- · confirmedCambodia (diplomatic, official and service passports)
- · confirmedIndonesia
- · confirmedChina (travelling on duty, diplomatic, official and service passports)
- · confirmedSchengen Area member states
- · confirmedCape Verde
- · confirmedCuba (diplomatic, official and service passports)
Frequently asked
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Timor-Leste?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$30 — * Fees are for Transit 20 USD, Tourist 30 USD and Business 50 USD..
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least one blank visa page.; A return or onward ticket leaving Timor-Leste.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.; Visa approval letter or visa on arrival confirmation, where applicable.; Proof of accommodation or a travel itinerary..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: http://migracao.gov.tl/html/sub0301.php
Do Canadian tourists need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Yes. Canadians obtain a visa on arrival for tourism, allowing a stay of up to 30 days.
How much does the visa on arrival cost?
US$30 for a tourist visa, according to the official fee schedule.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — migracao.gov.tl.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Canadian citizens” and “Visa policy of Timor-Leste”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] migracao.gov.tl [2] migracao.gov.tl [3] migracao.gov.tl [4] migracao.gov.tl [5] migracao.gov.tl [6] migracao.gov.tl [7] migracao.gov.tl [8] migracao.gov.tl. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.