Home  ›  Timor-Leste  ›  Belgium
Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSJul 2026
Visa-free
Timor-Leste → Belgium
90days

Everything for your trip to Belgium

Partner links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Timor-Leste vs Belgium: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3
54

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

Timor-Leste + Belgium: passport compatibility

54%

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

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

54 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
91 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Belgium 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 (54)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Andorra 90 days #47
Angola 30 days #168
Austria 90 days #13
Barbados 28 days #48
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Estonia 90 days #26
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Gambia 90 days #132
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 7 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Italy 90 days #8
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malaysia 30 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Montenegro 90 days #76
Netherlands 90 days #10
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
Spain 90 days #2
Swaziland 30 days #120
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Thailand 30 days #110
Vatican 90 days #60

Only Timor-Leste is visa-free (1)

Your odds of getting the visa: Timor-Leste → Belgium

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

9,5%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Timor-Leste
-5,0 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
74applications filed
67visas issued
7refusals
19,4%of issued visas are multi-entry

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Timor-Leste — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Belgium

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 → Belgium 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 →

Belgium: good to know

Brussels

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+32

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

Check another route

Documents you'll usually need for Belgium

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Belgium visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Timor-Leste citizens stay in Belgium without a visa?
Timor-Leste passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Belgium?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 56. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Belgium #6.
Where can Timor-Leste and Belgium citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 54 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Belgium?
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 Belgium?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 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.

View the passport