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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for China?

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Timor-Leste citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter China — applied for online before departure.

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Timor-Leste vs China: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

China

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #112 · mobility 97.5
12

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

Timor-Leste + China: passport compatibility

53%

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

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

12 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
42 both need a visa
93 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and China 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 (12)

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How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → China

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 → China rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

14passports gained easier entry to China
0passports saw China tighten its rules
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 →

China: good to know

Beijing

Capital

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Currency

China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+86

Calling code

A, C, I

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for China

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for China?
Timor-Leste citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter China — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or China?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, China #112.
Where can Timor-Leste and China citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for China?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Timor-Leste and China?
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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