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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

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

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Maldives vs Timor-Leste: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5
16

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

Where else Maldives goes visa-free

→ Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AzerbaijanVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → BruneiVisa-free · 14 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 Maldives citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Timor-Leste?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, Timor-Leste #96.
Where can Maldives and Timor-Leste citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 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 Maldives 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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