Timor-Leste: visa and entry rules
What you need to get in, how long you may stay, and what an overstay costs
Timor-Leste's borders: every crossing point
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There is only one land neighbour, Indonesia, with which the country shares the island of Timor.
The main crossing is Batugade - Motaain in the west, on the road from Dili to Kupang in Indonesia.
Oecusse is an exclave. This district of Timor-Leste is cut off from the main territory by Indonesian land, and the only ways to get there are through Indonesia or by boat and plane from Dili.
By sea there are ferries between Dili and Oecusse, as well as boats to the island of Atauro.
The main way in is Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili; flights come via Bali and Darwin.
Bringing a car into Timor-Leste
The only land entry is from Indonesia, through Batugade.
Traffic drives on the left, as it does in Indonesia.
How long a car is allowed to stay in Timor-Leste is a question for customs. The figure changes, and general sources cannot be relied on.
Insurance has to be bought locally.
Mountain roads are in poor shape, and in the rainy season some routes get washed out.
Travelling to Timor-Leste with a pet
An international veterinary certificate is required, endorsed by the state veterinary service of the country you are leaving.
The rabies vaccination must be valid on the date of entry.
An import permit is arranged in advance.
Check the list of documents for bringing an animal into Timor-Leste with the country's veterinary service, and put the same question to your carrier. Any missing item is enough to be refused.
Overstaying your visa in Timor-Leste
A fine is charged for exceeding your permitted stay and is paid when you leave.
Exactly how much will be decided on departure. The amount cannot be confirmed in advance in Timor-Leste; the rates change. Carry cash and do not book a tight connection.
Extensions are arranged in advance, before your stay runs out.
A serious overstay means deportation and an entry ban.
What else to check before you go
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Entry rules change faster than anything else on this site, and they change without notice. We cross-check every page against several sources and state the date it was verified, but that does not replace the main step: before you travel, check an official source — the country’s consulate, its immigration service or its e-visa portal. Especially if more than a couple of months have passed since our check.