Do citizens of São Tomé & Príncipe need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed in advance. São Tomé & Príncipe 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: São Tomé & Príncipe → 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 São Tomé & Príncipe
São Tomé & Príncipe missions in Timor-Leste
São Tomé & Príncipe has no resident embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on record.
São Tomé & Príncipe embassy & consulates in Timor-LesteFrequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé & Príncipe need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed in advance. São Tomé & Príncipe 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 São Tomé & Príncipe stay in Timor-Leste?
Up to 30 days per visit.
Is there an embassy of Timor-Leste in São Tomé & Príncipe?
No. Timor-Leste has no resident embassy or consulate in São Tomé & Príncipe on record.