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Timor Leste Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can get a Visa on Arrival at Dili International Airport for USD 30, allowing a stay of up to 30 days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry
  • Return or onward travel ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Timor-Leste
  • Sufficient funds for your stay (may be requested by immigration)
  • Passport photo is not usually required for the visa-on-arrival form but is useful to carry
  • Fee payable in cash, USD is the official currency used in Timor-Leste
  • No biometrics are taken at the airport beyond a photo/fingerprint scan at the immigration counter

Visa types

  • Visa on Arrival: single entry, 30 days, for tourism or short business visits, approx. USD 30
  • Business Visa: for longer commercial engagements, arranged in advance through the Timor-Leste Ministry of Foreign Affairs or nearest mission, approx. USD 75
  • Work Visa/Residence Permit: requires employer sponsorship and prior approval from Timorese authorities, arranged before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili; the main and effectively only entry point most travelers use
  • Steps: complete the arrival form, present your passport, return ticket, and accommodation details at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration, pay the fee, and receive your stamped visa
  • Fee: USD 30, payable in cash (USD is the local currency, so no currency conversion needed)
  • Processing takes only a few minutes at the counter; queues can build up when several flights land close together
  • Queue tips: have exact USD 30 in small denominations ready, and fill in the arrival card in the queue rather than at the counter to save time

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: USD 30 for 30 days, paid in cash at the airport counter
  • No separate service or agency fee applies for the airport visa on arrival
  • Total cost estimate: USD 30 plus any airport arrival tax if applicable
  • Processing time: a few minutes at the counter, no advance processing needed
  • Extension of stay (if needed) is handled at the Immigration Directorate in Dili, typically a few working days and an additional fee

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Since Timor-Leste has no embassy or consulate in Zambia, the airport visa on arrival is the practical route for most Zambian travelers
  • Carry USD cash, as card payment is often unavailable at the visa counter
  • Book accommodation in advance and keep the confirmation printed, as it may be requested by the immigration officer
  • If you need more than 30 days, apply for an extension at the Immigration Directorate in Dili well before your visa expires rather than trying to extend at the airport
  • Flights to Dili are limited (mainly via Bali or Darwin), so plan connections carefully

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.