ComorosTimor-Leste: Visa on arrival

ComorosTimor-Leste

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Comoros passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: migracao.gov.tl (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,987 km, straight line (~11h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Timor-Leste242 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Timor-Leste passport holders visiting Comoros: Visa on arrival.

Timor-Leste drives on the left, the opposite side to Comoros. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for Timor-Leste?

A visa is not required in advance. Comoros passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can Comoros citizens stay in Timor-Leste without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Timor-Leste from Comoros?

About 8,987 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 4m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Timor-Leste?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Timor-Leste?

112.

Does Timor-Leste drive on the same side of the road as Comoros?

Timor-Leste drives on the left, the opposite side to Comoros. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Timor-Leste in?

Makassar (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Dili?

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Timor-Leste without a visa?

242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Timor-Leste visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Comoros

The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeast Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Moroni. The predominant religion of the population, and the official state religion, is Islam. Comoros proclaimed its independence from France on 6 July 1975. The country has three official languages: Comorian, French and Arabic. The Comoros is the only country of the Arab League which is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a member state of the African Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Indian Ocean Commission.

CapitalMoroni

RegionEastern Africa

Population882.8K

Area1,862 km²

CurrencyComorian franc (1 USD ≈ 438.27 KMF)

LanguagesArabic, French, Comorian

Calling code+269

Drives on theright

TimezoneComoro (UTC+3)

Nearest airportPrince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 772-03-73

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,056 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7K (2020)

Climate in Moroni

Warmest March, coolest August, driest November, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Moroni, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.5°C	25°C	628mm	305h
February	29.9°C	25.2°C	278mm	295h
March	30.2°C	25.3°C	269mm	332h
April	30°C	24.4°C	322mm	344h
May	29.4°C	23.5°C	212mm	346h
June	28.1°C	21.8°C	164mm	310h
July	27°C	21.1°C	184mm	334h
August	27.2°C	20.2°C	141mm	349h
September	27.7°C	20.5°C	161mm	353h
October	28.4°C	22.5°C	220mm	362h
November	29.3°C	23.2°C	125mm	358h
December	29.8°C	24.3°C	227mm	362h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Comoros is an island nation off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean between northern Mozambique and northern Madagascar.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros

Upcoming public holidays

November 12, 2026Maore Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

March 18, 2027Cheikh Al Maarouf Day

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About Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

CapitalDili

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population1.4M

Area14,874 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum

Calling code+670

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMakassar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 5 km

Emergency number112

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,341 (2025)

Tourist arrivals74.8K (2019)

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as Timor-Leste or East Timor, is one of the world's newest countries: after a long struggle, it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and is now an off-the-beaten-path destination for diving and adventure. A former Portuguese colony, it is one of only two countries in Asia with a Roman Catholic majority, the other one being the Philippines.

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