You need a visa for Timor-Leste if you have a Vietnamese passport

A visa on arrival is also issued at the border for this route. Applying beforehand avoids the queue at the airport.

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Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Yes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste?

Yes, a visa on arrival is issued at the border for this route. Applying before you travel avoids the queue at the airport.

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What Timor-Leste may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Recent passport photo 4x6cm white background
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation proof in Timor-Leste
Proof of sufficient funds (USD 100 per day minimum)
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic area

Entry requirements for Vietnamese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vietnamese passport holders entering Timor-Leste as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory health declaration form
Travelers must submit a health declaration form online before departure to Timor-Leste.
Ministry of Health Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Mandatory immigration and customs declaration before arrival
Travelers arriving in Timor-Leste must complete an Immigration and Customs Declaration. Travelers can complete the form online up to 5 days before departure. Travelers completing the form online will be provided with a QR code to display upon arrival.
Timor Leste Ministry of Tourism Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Timor-Leste. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must be an Timor-Leste Status Holder or a legal resident.
Embassy of Timor-Leste Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must have sufficient funds of USD 100.00 to enter Timor-Leste. Please see the source for more details.
Timor Leste Immigration Service Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Timor Leste
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Timor-Leste.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Timor-Leste; -Foreign nationals residing in Timor-Leste.
Timor Leste Immigration Service Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter East Timor. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in East Timor. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Embassy of Timor-Leste Last checked 2026-08-12
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Timor Leste
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - East Timor Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Timor-Leste.
Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Timor-Leste for a maximum of 72 hours. Travelers can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste at the port of entry, such as an international airport or border crossing.
Last checked 2026-08-12