Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed in advance. Costa Rica passport holders get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. The stay is limited to 30 days.
- Entry rule
- Visa on arrival
- Length of stay
- 30 days
- Where to get it
- At the border, on arrival
- Last checked
- Nov 9, 2026
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.
Document checklist: Costa Rica → Timor-Leste
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.
- You can stay up to 30 days without a visa.
- 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.
Timor-Leste missions in Costa Rica
Costa Rica missions in Timor-Leste
Costa Rica has no resident embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on record.
Costa Rica embassy & consulates in Timor-LesteFrequently asked questions
Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed in advance. Costa Rica passport holders get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste. The stay is limited to 30 days. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.
How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Timor-Leste?
Up to 30 days per visit.
Is there an embassy of Timor-Leste in Costa Rica?
No. Timor-Leste has no resident embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on record. The nearest Timor-Leste mission is in Havana, Cuba, about 1,480 km away.