Timor-LesteNorfolk Island: Visa required

Timor-LesteNorfolk Island

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Norfolk Island?

Visa required

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Norfolk Island.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: legislation.gov.au (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Norfolk Island83 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Australia passport holders visiting Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Timor-Leste passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Norfolk Island?

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Norfolk Island.

What currency is used in Norfolk Island?

Australian dollar (AUD).

How many countries can enter Norfolk Island without a visa?

83 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Norfolk Island 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 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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About Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island. Together with the neighbouring Phillip Island and Nepean Island, the three islands collectively form the Territory of Norfolk Island. At the 2021 census, it had 2,188 inhabitants living on a total area of about 35 km2 (14 sq mi). Its capital is Kingston.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area36 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Norfuk

Calling code+672

Drives on theleft

Climate in Norfolk Island

Warmest February, coolest September, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, April, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Norfolk Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.8°C	20.7°C	5mm	403h
February	23.5°C	22.4°C	35mm	320h
March	22.5°C	21.2°C	166mm	297h
April	21.4°C	20.2°C	26mm	295h
May	19.9°C	18.5°C	130mm	250h
June	18.5°C	16.9°C	55mm	267h
July	17.8°C	16.7°C	86mm	261h
August	17.4°C	16.3°C	60mm	285h
September	17.3°C	16.1°C	27mm	329h
October	18.8°C	17.8°C	130mm	335h
November	20.1°C	18.7°C	56mm	360h
December	21.4°C	20.2°C	31mm	347h

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

Norfolk Island is an island in Melanesia, administered by Australia. It is 1,600 km (1,000 mi) east of Sydney and Brisbane and 1,000 km (620 mi) northwest of Auckland. It's a great destination for relaxation, with a range of accommodation and dining, beautiful vistas, complex history and tropical reefs. It also holds a deep convict history, with the convict sites part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upcoming public holidays

November 25, 2026Thanksgiving Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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