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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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Timor-Leste vs Ethiopia: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2
8

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

Timor-Leste + Ethiopia: passport compatibility

64%

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

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

8 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
59 both need a visa
71 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Ethiopia 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)

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

Only Ethiopia is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Ethiopia

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 → Ethiopia 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 →

Ethiopia: good to know

Addis Ababa

Capital

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+251

Calling code

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ethiopia

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 Ethiopia?
Timor-Leste citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ethiopia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Ethiopia?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Ethiopia #182.
Where can Timor-Leste and Ethiopia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 8 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ethiopia?
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 Ethiopia?
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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