Timor-Leste for citizens of Suriname

🔑 How to enter to Timor-Leste from Suriname

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

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

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

❓ FAQ

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

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

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

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

3. What happens if a Surinamese 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 Suriname 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 Surinamese citizens to enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

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