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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa on arrival

Timor-Leste citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tanzania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Timor-Leste vs Tanzania: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1
14

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

Timor-Leste + Tanzania: passport compatibility

57%

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

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

14 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
53 both need a visa
85 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Tanzania 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 (14)

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How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Tanzania

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 → Tanzania 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 →

Tanzania: good to know

Dodoma

Capital

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+255

Calling code

Where else Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Tanzania

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

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Timor-Leste citizens can get a visa on arrival for Tanzania — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Tanzania?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 44. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Tanzania #135.
Where can Timor-Leste and Tanzania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Tanzania?
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 Tanzania?
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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