🇹🇱 Timor-Leste passport 🇨🇳 China
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
Timor-Leste passport holders need an eVisa for China. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting an eVisa for China
What this usually involves for an eVisa — not a checklist researched for Timor-Leste passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for China
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds Required
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- 144-hour or 72-hour visa-free transit available at major airports for many nationalities
- 15-day visa-free access introduced for several countries including France, Germany, US (check current status)
- VPN services are restricted; download tools before arrival
- Many Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) are blocked
- Register at accommodation within 24 hours of arrival
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with China's own government before you travel:
- China official visa information ↗ visaforchina.cn
- China embassies & consulates ↗ fmprc.gov.cn
Keep going
About China
Five thousand years of history, from imperial dynasties to a high-speed future
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY/¥)
- Language
- Mandarin
- Time zone
- CST (UTC+8)
- Best time to visit
- April – May, September – October
Common questions
Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa to visit China?
Timor-Leste passport holders need an eVisa for China. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can Timor-Leste passport holders stay in China?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check China's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a China visa cost for Timor-Leste citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check China's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter China?
Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
Does China give visas to Timor-Leste citizens?
Yes — China issues eVisas to Timor-Leste citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can Timor-Leste citizens find official China visa information?
On China's official site: https://www.visaforchina.cn