Timor-Leste visa for South Korean citizens

As a South Korean citizen embarking on a journey to Timor-Leste, you'll benefit from a straightforward visa-on-arrival process, allowing for a comfortable stay of up to 30 days. While the visa fee is a modest amount, consider that flights often involve at least one stopover, so factor in travel time and potential layovers when planning your 30-day adventure. Navigating the local currency, the United States Dollar, is convenient, but familiarizing yourself with basic Tetum phrases will greatly enhance your interactions in the diverse communities of Timor-Leste, a country whose unique history makes it a destination unlike any other in Southeast Asia.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa
30d$30valid 1mo
Apply
TouristTourist Visa (Multiple Entries for Oecussi Travellers)
30d$30multiple-entryvalid 1mo
Apply
OtherTourist & Business Visa
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visa (Short Stay)
30dvalid 1mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Multiple Entry up to 90 days)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkWork Visa (Visto de Trabalho / Type C) – Long Stay
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkWork Visa (Visto de Trabalho / Type C) – Initial Entry
30dvalid 1mo
OtherResidence Visa (Visa to Establish Residence)
730d$50multiple-entryvalid 2y
TransitTransit Visa
$20
Apply

At Presidente Nicolau Lobato Airport or Dili Sea Port only.

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