Timor-Leste passport → Australia
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Australia?
East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Australia at a glance
- Capital
- Canberra
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
AU27.0°S · 133.0°EPhoto: Erik W. Lyon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustralia for other passports
- Timor-LesteVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for East Timorese passport holders
New ZealandVisa required
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Australia?
East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Australia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Australia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can East Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in Australia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Australia before you travel.