Timorese Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Timorese passport holds the 93rd position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Indonesia
Rank: 113rd
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Moldova
Rank: 92nd
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Qatar
Rank: 94th
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Where Can Timorese Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Timor-Leste passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Timorese citizens can travel without a visa:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Anguilla
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominica
- Greenland
- Haiti
- Montserrat
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Ecuador
- Suriname
- Cook Islands
- French Polynesia
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Samoa
- Angola
- Cabo Verde
- Kenya
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Seychelles
- Gambia
- Eswatini
Make sure your Timorese passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Timorese Citizens?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 46 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where the Timorese can apply for an eVisa online:
- Albania
- Ukraine
- Armenia
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- India
- Iraq
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Syria
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Colombia
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Timorese Citizens?
If you are a Timorese citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 28 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Iran
- Jordan
- Laos
- Macau
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
- Saint Lucia
- Bolivia
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Saint Helena
- Tanzania
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Timorese Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 83 countries with a Timorese passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Belarus
- Ireland
- North Macedonia
- Russia
- Serbia
- United Kingdom
- Afghanistan
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- China
- Israel
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Myanmar
- North Korea
- Oman
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
- Aruba
- Belize
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Fiji
- Guam
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Vanuatu
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
- Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Niger
- Réunion
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Tunisia
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Timorese travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.