🇹🇱 Timor-Leste passport 🇮🇳 India
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter India. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
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 a visa for India
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for Timor-Leste passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for India
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 RequiredBank statements or traveler's cheques may be requested
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredCertificate required if arriving from endemic countries
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Malaria prophylaxis RecommendedRural areas and northeast India
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Apply for e-Visa at least 4 days before travel
- Tourist e-Visa valid for 30, 90, or 365 days depending on nationality
- Keep a few passport photos handy — hotels may require them
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with India's own government before you travel:
- India official visa information ↗ indianvisaonline.gov.in
- India embassies & consulates ↗ mea.gov.in
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About India
A spiritual kaleidoscope of ancient wonders, diverse cultures, and spice-scented air
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (₹)
- Language
- Hindi, English (and 21 official languages)
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+5:30)
- Best time to visit
- October – March
Common questions
Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa to visit India?
Yes — Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter India. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can Timor-Leste passport holders stay in India?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check India's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a India visa cost for Timor-Leste citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check India's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter India?
Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
Does India give visas to Timor-Leste citizens?
Yes — India issues visas to Timor-Leste citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can Timor-Leste citizens find official India visa information?
On India's official site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in