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Timor-Leste passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Timor-Leste passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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56Visa-free
46eVisa
30Visa on arrival
66Visa required

Timor-Leste passport at a glance

With a Timor-Leste passport you can enter 56 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 86 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 66 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Timor-Leste

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Timor-Leste passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyeVisa
ThailandVisa-free (30 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Timor-Leste passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa5152014
Asia791717
Europe37017
North America41513
Oceania2426
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Timor-Leste passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 56
eVisa 46
Visa on arrival 30
Visa required 66

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Timor-Leste passport holders visit without a visa?

Timor-Leste passport holders can visit 56 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Seychelles, Barbados and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 86 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Timor-Leste passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Timor-Leste passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Timor-Leste passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Timor-Leste passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Timor-Leste passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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