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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Malta?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Visa-free
Timor-Leste → Malta
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Timor-Leste vs Malta: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Malta

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #29 · mobility 167.7
53

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

Timor-Leste + Malta: passport compatibility

55%

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

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

53 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
89 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Malta 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.

Only Timor-Leste is visa-free (2)

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

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
+7.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 1.7%, now 9.5%
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 → Malta

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 → Malta 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 Malta

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 Malta?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Malta visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Timor-Leste citizens stay in Malta without a visa?
Timor-Leste passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Malta?
The Malta passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 56. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Malta #29.
Where can Timor-Leste and Malta citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 53 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Malta?
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 Malta?
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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