Those wishing to travel to this area should contact the nearest United Nations office in the country where they live. The United Nations is currently acting as the administrative authority in East Timor. Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry required by all. All journalists and business travellers regardless of nationality require visas and special permission. Credit cards can no longer be accepted as proof of a traveller's financial status when applying for a visa or travelling to Indonesia, due to the fact that there has been regular misuse of credit cards and credit limits.
Fees are non-refundable.
Tourist visas are valid for 3 months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 4 weeks. Multiple-entry visas are valid for a maximum of 1 year, with the length of each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. Transit visas are valid for 90 days after the date of issue for a period of up to 14 days. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the Embassy before entry to Indonesia. People wishing to stay and work in Indonesia must apply directly to the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a Temporary Stay Visa.