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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

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Madagascar vs Timor-Leste: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5
13

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

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → El SalvadorVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GuatemalaVisa-free · 90 days →
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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 Madagascar citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Madagascar citizens can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Timor-Leste?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Timor-Leste #96.
Where can Madagascar and Timor-Leste citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 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 Madagascar and Timor-Leste?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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