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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa on arrival

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

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Timor-Leste vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
8

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

Timor-Leste + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

59%

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

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

8 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
57 both need a visa
80 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Bangladesh 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 (8)

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How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Bangladesh

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

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

1rule changes for the Timor-Leste 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 →

Bangladesh: good to know

Dhaka

Capital

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)

Currency

Bangladesh Time (UTC+6)

Time zone

+880

Calling code

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bangladesh

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 Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Timor-Leste citizens can get a visa on arrival for Bangladesh — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Bangladesh?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Bangladesh #192.
Where can Timor-Leste and Bangladesh citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 8 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bangladesh?
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 Timor-Leste and Bangladesh?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Timor-Leste passport ranking

Where else the Timor-Leste passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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