Tonga passport → Timor-Leste
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Tongan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Timor-Leste at a glance
- Capital
- Dili
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Tetum
- Calling code
- +670
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Timor-Leste for other passports
- TongaVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Tongan passport holders
Common questions
Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Tongan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Tongan citizens stay in Timor-Leste?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Tongan citizens visit without a visa?
110 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tonga passport ranks #40 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tongan citizens (edited 12 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Timor-Leste before you travel.