Timor-Leste for citizens of Macao

🔑 How to enter to Timor-Leste from Macao

To enter Timor-Leste, Chinese of Macau 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 Chinese of Macau 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 Chinese of Macau passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Chinese of Macau passport. You are allowed to stay in Timor-Leste for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Chinese of Macau citizens to visit Timor-Leste with tourist visa

• Chinese of Macau 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 Chinese of Macau citizens on the territory of Timor-Leste is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

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

   Chinese of Macau citizens do not need a visa to visit the Timor-Leste.

2. How long Chinese of Macau citizens are allowed to stay in Timor-Leste without a visa?

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

3. What happens if a Chinese of Macau 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 Macao 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 Chinese of Macau citizens to enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

   Chinese of Macau 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 Chinese of Macau 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 Chinese of Macau citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.