Timor-Leste for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

🔑 How to enter to Timor-Leste from Guinea-Bissau

To enter Timor-Leste, Guinea-Bissauan citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Timor-Leste, check whether your Guinea-Bissauan passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Timor-Leste and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Guinea-Bissauan passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Guinea-Bissauan passport. You are allowed to stay in Timor-Leste for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens to visit Timor-Leste with tourist visa

• Guinea-Bissauan citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Timor-Leste. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Guinea-Bissauan citizens on the territory of Timor-Leste is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau require a visa to visit the Timor-Leste?

   Guinea-Bissauan citizens do not need a visa to visit the Timor-Leste.

2. How long Guinea-Bissauan citizens are allowed to stay in Timor-Leste without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Timor-Leste for citizens of Guinea-Bissau for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

3. What happens if a Guinea-Bissauan passport holder stays in Timor-Leste longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Timor-Leste is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Timor-Leste is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

   East Timorese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Guinea-Bissauan citizens to enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

   Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Timor-Leste.

6. Can Guinea-Bissauan work or study during the visa-free stay in Timor-Leste?

   The Timor-Leste visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Timor-Leste Guinea-Bissauan citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.