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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Visa on arrival

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

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Suriname vs Timor-Leste: passport comparison

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5
15

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

Suriname + Timor-Leste: passport compatibility

61%

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

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

15 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
45 both need a visa
76 access differs

Where Suriname 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 (15)

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Where else Suriname 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 Suriname citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Suriname citizens can get a visa on arrival for Timor-Leste — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Suriname or Timor-Leste?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Suriname #118, Timor-Leste #96.
Where can Suriname and Timor-Leste citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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 Suriname 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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