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You need a visa for Timor-Leste if you have a Yemeni 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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Travelling to Timor-Leste Visa required

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Yemeni travellers

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

  • 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
  • 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

A look at Timor-Leste

  • The majestic Cristo Rei statue of Dili standing 27 meters tall overlooking the bay with panoramic ocean views
    Cristo Rei of Dili — The iconic 27-meter statue watching over the capital
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters around Atauro Island with traditional fishing boats and lush green hills
    Atauro Island — World-class diving and pristine marine ecosystems
  • Dramatic mountain landscape of Mount Ramelau with traditional Timorese village and coffee plantations
    Mount Ramelau — Timor-Leste's highest peak at 2,963 meters
  • Pristine white sand beach near Dili with palm trees and crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling
    Areia Branca Beach — Dili's most popular stretch of white sand

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