Turkey eVisa for East Timor Citizens: Requirements & Fees

East Timor citizens need a visa to enter Turkey. For tourism or commerce, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a single-entry eVisa allowing a stay of up to 30 days. East Timor is also known as Timor-Leste; this guide concerns travelers using an ordinary East Timorese passport.

Turkey Immigration Services offers application assistance for this eVisa. Our listed Government & admin fee is US$75, with a separate service fee and any selected priority assistance or extras. Before choosing a service, check that your passport, purpose and travel dates fit the eVisa route.

Which Turkey visa route fits your trip?

Tourism and commerce: the 30-day eVisa

The eVisa is the online route listed for East Timor citizens visiting for tourism or commerce. The supported product permits one entry and a stay of up to 30 days. It does not authorize employment or study.

Visa validity and permitted stay are different. Validity identifies the dates when a visa can be used; permitted stay limits how long you may remain. Follow the dates and conditions printed on your issued eVisa, rather than assuming that the visa is valid for 180 days.

Work, education and other purposes

Türkiye also has official, student or education, working, and other visa categories. Other purposes include medical treatment, family unification and certain professional activities. These categories have their own procedures. Contact the Turkish mission responsible for your place of residence if your purpose falls outside tourism or commerce, or if you need a route that the eVisa does not cover.

Our eVisa application assistance described here is for the listed tourism and commerce product. It should not be used as an application route for work, study, residence or another consular visa.

Transit and trips involving another passport

For a connection through Turkey, clarify whether you will remain in the international transit area or pass immigration. If you will enter Turkey, check the entry permission applicable to your passport before departure. Obtain itinerary-specific guidance from your airline and the responsible Turkish mission when necessary.

Living in East Timor does not give another nationality the same visa eligibility. Use the passport you will travel with when you check Turkey visa requirements.

What should East Timorese applicants prepare?

Prepare the information needed to identify you and your planned journey accurately:

• Your ordinary East Timorese passport and its personal details.
• Your intended arrival date and tourism or commerce purpose.
• An accessible email address for application communications and the electronic result.
• A payment method accepted at checkout if you choose our assistance.
• Any additional information or documents requested for your particular application.

Use your passport nationality rather than your current country of residence. Do not copy a supporting-visa requirement from guidance for another nationality: follow the conditions shown for your own passport and travel document in the official eVisa application.

Passport validity: the legal rule and the recommendation

The MFA states that a passport generally needs to remain valid for at least 60 days beyond the visa’s permitted duration of stay. Its example for a 30-day stay gives a minimum of 90 days of passport validity at entry. The MFA also recommends at least six months of validity from arrival.

Keeping six months available is a practical way to prepare, but a recommendation should not be confused with the general statutory minimum. Check any additional conditions shown for your travel document and itinerary before applying.

How to apply through Turkey Immigration Services

We help eligible travelers prepare and review application information, submit an eVisa request and receive status and result communications. Turkey Immigration Services is an independent private provider, unaffiliated with the Government of Türkiye. Choosing our assistance is optional and carries service charges. Eligible applicants may instead apply directly through the government eVisa portal.

1. Enter your application information. Complete the online form with your personal and passport details. Use East Timor as your nationality when that matches your travel passport, and check the visa product and intended arrival date.
2. Review the request and payment details. Check the spelling, passport number, dates, selected service and charges. Complete payment using an accepted method and provide additional documents if requested.
3. Monitor your email. We send application communications and the electronic eVisa result by email when issued. Respond to requests for information so your application can proceed.
4. Prepare for travel after approval. Check the issued eVisa against your passport and itinerary. Keep an accessible copy and a printed backup with your travel documents for inspection.

An eVisa is an electronic visa issued before travel. Presenting it at the border is not an application to buy a separate landing visa. Turkish border authorities determine admission.

Turkey eVisa fees for East Timor citizens

For the single-entry, up-to-30-day eVisa, we list a US$75 Government & admin fee. This combines the government charge with administration-related costs; a separate breakdown of those components is not published. It is not a government-only fee or the total price of our assistance.

The published Normal service fee is US$69 per person for one applicant. Group rates are US$67 per person for two, US$65 for three to five, US$62 for six to nine, and US$55 for ten or more applicants.

Priority assistance carries listed supplements of US$79 for Urgent or US$99 for Super Urgent. Confirm their application to your order and any selected extras before payment. Review our fees and charges for the current quotation.

Processing options and planning your departure

Our published service estimates are:

• Normal: within two business days.
• Urgent: within 24 hours.
• Super Urgent: within two hours.

These are service estimates, not guarantees of government approval or entry. Confirm when the estimate starts for your order, particularly if payment or documents remain outstanding. Additional checks can delay a result, so choose a service with time to respond to requests before departure.

Documents and conditions to check before entering Turkey

Application preparation and border inspection serve different purposes. Before departure, review the following alongside your issued visa:

• Passport and entry permission: carry your valid travel passport and the eVisa applicable to it; check the permitted stay and entry count.
• Medical insurance: the MFA’s general visa guidance requires applicants to have medical insurance valid during their stay. Check your coverage; this does not require purchasing a particular provider’s add-on.
• Purpose and travel arrangements: keep accommodation, onward travel and relevant business information accessible in case you are asked to explain your visit.
• Any application-specific conditions: carry documents supporting conditions attached to your visa where applicable.

Recheck current health and travel conditions for your dates, departure country and any transit stops with the relevant authorities and airline. Approval of an eVisa does not guarantee admission, and border officers may ask questions or request further checks.

Can you extend the eVisa or stay longer?

Do not treat the single-entry 30-day eVisa as permission for a longer visit. Official eVisa guidance directs travelers seeking a stay beyond their eVisa allowance to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management for residence-permit advice and application procedures.

A residence permit is a separate route, not an automatic extension of the eVisa. Obtain the applicable requirements and advice before your authorized stay ends. Our eVisa assistance described on this page does not include residence-permit or extension services.

Frequently asked questions

Do East Timor citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Yes. The MFA lists a visa requirement for East Timor passport holders and an online single-entry eVisa route with a stay of up to 30 days. For an ordinary passport, check the current eVisa conditions for your planned tourism or commerce visit before submitting an application.

Is Timor-Leste treated as a different nationality from East Timor?

No. Timor-Leste and East Timor refer to the same country. Follow the country label used by the application form and enter the nationality shown by your passport. Your residence address is separate information and should not replace your passport nationality.

Does the eVisa allow multiple entries?

No. The listed East Timor product is single entry. Leaving and returning is a separate entry, so do not plan a second admission using the same single-entry permission. Check the appropriate authorization before making an itinerary involving another entry into Turkey.

Does “30 days” mean the visa is valid for only 30 days?

It describes the permitted stay for this product. The visa’s validity dates are a separate field. Check both on the issued document and plan your arrival and departure within its conditions; a later expiry date does not itself increase the permitted stay.

Is US$75 the total Turkey eVisa service price?

No. US$75 is our listed Government & admin fee for this nationality and product. Our service fee is separate, and priority assistance or selected extras may add charges. Review the final quotation rather than treating US$75 as an all-inclusive service price.

How quickly can I receive an eVisa through your service?

The published options are Normal within two business days, Urgent within 24 hours and Super Urgent within two hours. These are estimates. Ask when the estimate starts for your order and leave time for any additional information requests; government issuance is not guaranteed.

Can East Timorese applicants use an eVisa for work or study?

No. The eVisa route is for tourism or commerce. Employment and education require the appropriate separate procedures through Turkish representations. Describe the actual purpose of your visit accurately and seek mission guidance if you are unsure which category applies.

Must I buy insurance from Turkey Immigration Services?

No particular provider’s add-on is required by the MFA guidance cited here. The MFA does require medical insurance valid during your stay. Check whether your existing policy supplies suitable coverage, and review any optional insurance product’s terms before deciding to buy it.

Can I get a refund if I cancel or my application is refused?

Refund eligibility depends on the fee component, application stage and applicable terms. Government charges and our service charges should be considered separately. Ask for confirmation of the policy for your order before payment; do not assume that cancellation or refusal makes every charge refundable.

Is paying for private assistance compulsory?

No. Eligible travelers can apply independently through the government portal. Our paid assistance is available if you prefer help with application preparation, review, submission and result communications. The choice of provider does not change the visa conditions or the authority responsible for the decision.

Ready to prepare your application?

If your ordinary East Timorese passport and tourism or commerce trip meet the current eVisa conditions, you can apply with optional assistance from Turkey Immigration Services. Review the product, arrival date and complete quotation before making payment.