SamoaTimor-Leste: Visa on arrival

SamoaTimor-Leste

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Samoa passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: migracao.gov.tl (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance6,845 km, straight line (~8h 33m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Timor-Leste242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Timor-Leste passport holders visiting Samoa: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Samoa passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste?

A visa is not required in advance. Samoa passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can Samoa citizens stay in Timor-Leste without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Timor-Leste from Samoa?

About 6,845 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 33m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Timor-Leste?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Timor-Leste?

112.

What time zone is Timor-Leste in?

Makassar (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Dili?

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Timor-Leste visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Samoa

Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, a part of Oceania, which is in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, two smaller, inhabited islands, and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands. Samoa is located 64 km west of American Samoa, 889 km northeast of Tonga, 1,152 km northeast of Fiji, 483 km east of Wallis and Futuna, 1,151 km southeast of Tuvalu, 519 km south of Tokelau, 4,190 km southwest of Hawaii, and 610 km northwest of Niue. The capital and largest city is Apia.

CapitalApia

RegionPolynesia

Population219.3K

Area2,842 km²

CurrencySamoan tālā (1 USD ≈ 2.74 WST)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan

Calling code+685

Drives on theleft

TimezoneApia (UTC+13)

Nearest airportFaleolo International Airport (APW), 28 km

Emergency number994 / 995 / 996 / 999

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,873 (2025)

Tourist arrivals23.9K (2020)

Climate in Apia

Warmest March, coolest September, driest May, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, April, May, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Apia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.1°C	25.1°C	1044mm	263h
February	29°C	24.9°C	827mm	198h
March	30.1°C	25.3°C	154mm	338h
April	29.7°C	25.4°C	290mm	285h
May	29.8°C	25.5°C	108mm	332h
June	28.4°C	24.8°C	380mm	284h
July	28.3°C	24.5°C	280mm	312h
August	28.3°C	24.4°C	150mm	334h
September	28.2°C	24.3°C	299mm	311h
October	28.4°C	24.6°C	260mm	329h
November	28.9°C	24.3°C	513mm	305h
December	28.5°C	24.5°C	543mm	275h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Samoa is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, part of Polynesia. It is an archipelago of 10 islands with ancient cultures, dramatic landscapes, and a variety of activities to do, such as snorkelling in Samoa's vibrant coral gardens. With a total of 400 kms along its shoreline, it boasts stunning palm-fringed, white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise lagoons.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

CapitalDili

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population1.4M

Area14,874 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum

Calling code+670

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMakassar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 5 km

Emergency number112

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,341 (2025)

Tourist arrivals74.8K (2019)

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as Timor-Leste or East Timor, is one of the world's newest countries: after a long struggle, it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and is now an off-the-beaten-path destination for diving and adventure. A former Portuguese colony, it is one of only two countries in Asia with a Roman Catholic majority, the other one being the Philippines.

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