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Timor-Leste Visa Requirements for Suriname Citizens

Visa on arrival · 30 days

Suriname passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for stays of up to 30 days — no application is needed before the trip.

Timor-Leste's Migration Service says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a thirty-day stay, and may be extended once for the same period.

“It is valid for a single entry, thirty days stay and may be extended once for the same period.”

Source: Migration Service of Timor-Leste — Frequently Asked Questions · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Tourist Visa on Arrival

On arrival
Fee
30 USD
Max stay
30 days
Entries
Single
Extension
+30 days

The Migration Service says the visa fee on arrival must be paid in US$ cash and that EFTPOS and credit card facilities are not available.

What the Timor-Leste visa rules mean for Suriname travellers

Suriname passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for stays of up to 30 days. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Tourist Visa on Arrival, which costs 30 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Timor-Leste applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Timor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners entering for tourism or transit must hold a travel document valid for at least six months, and its tourist visa page asks for a travel document valid for at least 6 months…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste. The UK Foreign Office says medical services are limited, particularly outside Dili, and that in a medical emergency it's l…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states that every visitor must hold an onward ticket. The Migration Service says visa-on-arrival applicants must present, if requested, evidence of departure arrangements such as an onwa…
  • Proof of funds: Timor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners must have access to funds and accommodation sufficient for sustenance whilst in the country, whatever the visa, permit or exemption used to enter. For entrants on a Touris…

Timor-Leste entry rules compared

Timor-Leste lets 34 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 164. Suriname citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize. Overall the Suriname passport ranks #129 in the world with 37 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Suriname passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines and Qatar.

In the other direction, Timor-Leste citizens need eta to visit Suriname.

Flag of Timor-LesteEntry requirements for Timor-Leste

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entry to Timor-Leste. The UK Foreign Office says medical services are limited, particularly outside Dili, and that in a medical emergency it's likely you'll need to be evacuated to Australia or Singapore.

Migration Service of Timor-Leste — Tourist Visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states that every visitor must hold an onward ticket. The Migration Service says visa-on-arrival applicants must present, if requested, evidence of departure arrangements such as an onwards transportation ticket or booking, and lists it among the documents for a tourist visa applied for at an embassy or consulate.

Migration Service of Timor-Leste — Tourist Visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

US$100

Timor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners must have access to funds and accommodation sufficient for sustenance whilst in the country, whatever the visa, permit or exemption used to enter. For entrants on a Tourist, Transit or Business Class 1 visa, unless sponsored by family or another contact in the country, the funds required are US$100 for each entry and US$50 for each day's stay.

Migration Service of Timor-Leste — At the Border (entry conditions, traveller declaration)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Arrival and departure declaration (Customs Trade Single Window)

The Migration Service says all travellers must complete and submit an official declaration online prior to entry or departure. It is collected via the Customs Authority Trade Single Window and satisfies the requirements of the Migration Service, the Customs Authority, the National Directorate of Quarantine and Biosecurity, the Ministry of Health and the Central Bank. It can be submitted up to three days before travel; keep a screenshot of the QR code or a printout of the PDF and show it to border officials on arrival.

Migration Service of Timor-Leste — At the Border (entry conditions, traveller declaration)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$5,000

The customs e-Passenger Declaration asks whether you have more than US$5,000 or the equivalent in other currencies; if you do, you must declare the exact amount to Customs. If you have more than US$20,000 or the equivalent, you must also produce the Central Bank of Timor-Leste's authorisation form to import that amount.

Timor-Leste Customs Authority — e-Passenger Declaration (arrival), Goods Questions step✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Suriname passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for stays of up to 30 days — no application is needed before the trip. Timor-Leste's Migration Service says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a thirty-day stay, and may be extended once for the same period.

How long can Suriname citizens stay in Timor-Leste?

Up to 30 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Timor-Leste visa cost for Suriname citizens?

Tourist Visa on Arrival: 30 USD.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's Migration Service says foreigners entering for tourism or transit must hold a travel document valid for at least six months, and its tourist visa page asks for a travel document valid for at least 6 months at the date of entry.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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