United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of East Timor: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of East Timor apply online before departure.

Data updated on 25 October 2026

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Our guide to the United Arab Emirates visa from East Timor

Timorese nationals (East Timor) need a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates. It is issued electronically (e-Visa) and must be obtained before departure.

East Timor, a young nation in Southeast Asia, is not among the nationalities that enter the UAE visa-free. Travel therefore requires an electronic visa applied for online before boarding. Since no direct flight links Dili to the Emirates, applying early matters all the more.

Do you need a visa?

Yes. As a citizen of East Timor you must obtain a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates for tourism. The standard format is the electronic visa (e-Visa), issued before you travel.

How much does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates cost from East Timor?

The official fee for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.

What does a visa for the United Arab Emirates really cost?

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

What documents are required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Documents required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates:

Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
Online application (no paper form)
Digital photo (recent)
Visa fee payment
Return or onward ticket
Travel medical insurance
Proof of accommodation

Documents and fees

Prepare an East Timor passport valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry, a compliant passport photo, a copy of the passport bio page, and the supporting documents requested by the portal (return flight booking, accommodation, and possibly proof of funds). The fee amount and validity period depend on the visa type you choose (length of stay, single or multiple entry) and are not fixed here: check them directly on the official portal before you pay.

How to apply for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates from East Timor

1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
3Pay the fee online by card.
4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.

Official portal

How and where to apply

The e-Visa is applied for online, with no consular counter visit. The official portal is run by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) at icp.gov.ae. As East Timor has no UAE mission on the ground, most travellers apply through this portal, through their airline or through their UAE hotel, either of which can sponsor the request. Create a file, upload your documents, pay the fee and track the status until the e-Visa is delivered.

Where do you apply for a visa for the United Arab Emirates from East Timor?

An e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.

The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.

You live in East Timor on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in East Timor but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

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How long does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates take?

No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.

Processing and tips

Processing time varies by the channel used and the visa type; check the official portal for the current estimate. Because a flight from Dili involves at least one connection (often via Bali, Singapore or another Asian hub), submit your application well ahead. Check that your e-Visa validity covers your full itinerary and keep a digital and printed copy for boarding and the arrival check.

Before you fly, and at the border

Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not assume a visa on arrival: without a confirmed e-Visa you may be denied boarding. Avoid unofficial intermediary websites that add surcharges. Make sure the name and passport number you enter match the document exactly, as an error invalidates the visa. Finally, account for stopovers: an e-Visa that is too short could expire before a long itinerary ends.

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Other visa types for United Arab Emirates

A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.

4 more visa types

Official sources

Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.

How we verify this data

Short-stay (tourism)

eVisa / authorization

Entry regime

eVisa / authorization

Official websiteTo confirm

Job Seeker / Exploration visa

Work visa

Duration

60-120 days

Price

200–400 AED

Processing time

5 business days

United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of East Timor: online application, fees and processing time 2026