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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for South Korea?

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

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Timor-Leste vs South Korea: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7
55

countries both Timor-Leste and South Korea can enter visa-free together

Timor-Leste + South Korea: passport compatibility

59%

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

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

55 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
81 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and South Korea 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 (1)

How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → South Korea

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 → South Korea 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 →

South Korea: good to know

Seoul

Capital

South Korean Won (KRW)

Currency

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+82

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Korea

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 South Korea?
Timor-Leste citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or South Korea?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 56. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, South Korea #20.
Where can Timor-Leste and South Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 55 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Korea?
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 South Korea?
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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