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Timor-Leste embassy & consulates in Tanzania

Visa on arrival$1,150/moSOS 114Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick answer

Timor-Leste has no resident embassy or consulate in Tanzania on record. The nearest Timor-Leste mission is in Pretoria, South Africa, about 2,320 km away.

Entry rules for Timor-Leste passport holders → Tanzania:Visa on arrival
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Timor-Leste missions in Tanzania

Timor-Leste has no resident embassy or consulate in Tanzania on record. The nearest Timor-Leste mission is in Pretoria, South Africa, about 2,320 km away.

Entry rules for Timor-Leste passport holders

TanzaniaVisa on arrival

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

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Document checklist: Timor-Leste → Tanzania

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
  • Visa fee in cash (usually USD or EUR) for the visa on arrival.
  • Recent passport photos.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

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Consular legalisation required
Timor-Leste → Tanzania
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Timor-Leste → Tanzania

Applying for a visa? Tanzania missions in Timor-Leste

No Tanzania mission in Timor-Leste on record.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an embassy of Timor-Leste in Tanzania?

No. Timor-Leste has no resident embassy or consulate in Tanzania on record. The nearest Timor-Leste mission is in Pretoria, South Africa, about 2,320 km away.

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa on arrival. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

What should I do if I lose my passport in Tanzania?

Report the loss to the local police (emergency: 114), then contact the Timor-Leste embassy or consulate in Tanzania for an emergency travel document. Bring ID copies and a police report.