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Timor-Leste visa requirements for Canadian citizens

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a visa on arrival when traveling to Timor-Leste. The visa is issued directly at the entry point upon arrival.

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Updated: 11/03/2024.

Entry requirements

visa on arrival

Purpose of travel

Tourism

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Passport validity for travel to Timor-Leste

Passport must be valid for 6 months on arrival.

Is it safe to travel to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste has a current risk level of 3.20 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to Timor-Leste. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 5 sources.

Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.

Timor-Leste customs rules

Duty-free allowance

Tobacco limit

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:

  • 200 cigarettes;
  • 100 cigarillos;
  • 75 cigars;
  • 30 grams of cut tobacco;
  • or a proportional combination of these goods.

Bringing alcohol

Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. Both of the following:

  • 1.5 litres of spirits higher than 22% alcohol volume;
  • 5 litres of wine.

Cash limit

  • Funds of between US$5000 and US$10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
  • Travellers wishing to import over US$20,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency must obtain prior authorisation from the Central Bank of Timor-Leste.

Other goods (travellers 17+ years)

  • 75mL perfume and 375mL eau de toilette.
  • 1kg coffee.
  • 200g tea or 80g tea essence.
  • Medicine for personal use.

Other goods (travellers of all ages)

  • Goods intended for personal use, such as clothing and toiletries.
  • Gifts up to a value of US$300.
Find more information on the customs regulations of Timor-Leste page.

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