Timor-Leste passport → Portugal
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Visa-free entry90 days
East Timorese passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 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.
Portugal at a glance
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +351
- Region
- Southern Europe
Portugal for other passports
- Timor-LesteVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for East Timorese passport holders
AndorraVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free90 days
GreeceVisa-free90 days
ItalyVisa-free90 days
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Portugal?
East Timorese passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Portugal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can East Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in Portugal?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Portugal before you travel.