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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Suriname?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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Timor-Leste vs Suriname: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Suriname

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #118 · mobility 94.1
15

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

Timor-Leste + Suriname: passport compatibility

61%

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

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

15 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
45 both need a visa
76 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Suriname 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 (15)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 28 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 7 days #46
Indonesia 30 days #109
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Suriname

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

eased
Before
visa required
July 2024
Now
ETA
June 2026
162
passports for which Suriname changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

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 Suriname

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 Suriname?
Timor-Leste citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Suriname — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Suriname?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Suriname #118.
Where can Timor-Leste and Suriname citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Suriname?
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 Suriname?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 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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