Timor-Leste for citizens of Madagascar

🔑 How to enter to Timor-Leste from Madagascar

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

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

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

❓ FAQ

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

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

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

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

3. What happens if a Malagasy 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 Madagascar 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 Malagasy citizens to enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

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