🇹🇱 Timor-Leste passport 🇰🇷 South Korea
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
Timor-Leste passport holders need an eVisa for South Korea. 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 South Korea
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 South Korea
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket Recommended
- Proof of funds Recommended
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- K-ETA (electronic travel authorization) required for some nationalities — check before travel
- Most visa-free nationalities may stay 30–90 days
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with South Korea's own government before you travel:
- South Korea official visa information ↗ visa.go.kr
- South Korea embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.go.kr
Keep going
About South Korea
K-pop culture, cherry blossoms, night markets, ancient palaces, and the world's fastest internet
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Language
- Korean
- Time zone
- KST (UTC+9)
- Best time to visit
- March – May, September – November
Common questions
Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa to visit South Korea?
Timor-Leste passport holders need an eVisa for South Korea. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can Timor-Leste passport holders stay in South Korea?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check South Korea's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a South Korea visa cost for Timor-Leste citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check South Korea's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter South Korea?
Valid for duration of stay
Does South Korea give visas to Timor-Leste citizens?
Yes — South Korea issues eVisas to Timor-Leste citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can Timor-Leste citizens find official South Korea visa information?
On South Korea's official site: https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10101