Malaysia passport → Timor-Leste
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Visa-free entry30 days
Malaysian passport holders can visit Timor-Leste without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Timor-Leste at a glance
- Capital
- Dili
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Tetum
- Calling code
- +670
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Timor-Leste for other passports
- MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Malaysian passport holders
Common questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Malaysian passport holders can visit Timor-Leste without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Timor-Leste?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Malaysian citizens get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Malaysian citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malaysia passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Timor-Leste before you travel.