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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Burundi?

Visa on arrival

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

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Timor-Leste vs Burundi: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Burundi

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #178 · mobility 71.8
9

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

Timor-Leste + Burundi: passport compatibility

60%

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

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

9 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
58 both need a visa
78 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Burundi 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 (9)

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How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Burundi

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 → Burundi 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 →

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Burundi

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 Burundi?
Timor-Leste citizens can get a visa on arrival for Burundi — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Burundi?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Burundi #178.
Where can Timor-Leste and Burundi citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Burundi?
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 Burundi?
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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