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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Eritrea citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Visa on arrival

Eritrea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Eritrea vs Timor-Leste: passport comparison

Eritrea

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #185 · mobility 68.9

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5
7

countries both Eritrea and Timor-Leste can enter visa-free together

Eritrea + Timor-Leste: passport compatibility

62%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Eritrea and Timor-Leste travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
59 both need a visa
75 access differs

Where Eritrea and Timor-Leste can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (7)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Eritrea is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Eritrea → Timor-Leste

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Eritrea → Timor-Leste rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Eritrea passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Eritrea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Timor-Leste

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Eritrea citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Eritrea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Eritrea or Timor-Leste?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Eritrea #185, Timor-Leste #96.
Where can Eritrea and Timor-Leste citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Timor-Leste?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Eritrea and Timor-Leste?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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