→ Timor-Leste visa for Somali citizens
For Somali passport holders venturing to Timor-Leste, a convenient visa on arrival allows for a 30-day stay, making spontaneous exploration possible without prior application. While the visa is straightforward, remember that Timor-Leste operates on the Timor Leste Time (TLT), which is UTC+9, so factor in time zone adjustments when planning your departure from Mogadishu. Travelers should also be aware that the Timor Leste Rupiah (400,000 for the visa fee, equivalent to approximately $25 USD, though exchange rates fluctuate) is the local currency, and it's advisable to carry some USD for immediate needs upon arrival in Dili.
Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- $50 / day
Visa options
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
Available at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Sea Port only.