MozambiqueTimor-Leste: Visa on arrival

MozambiqueTimor-Leste

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

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Mozambique 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 of2026-10-21

Distance9,888 km, straight line (~12h 8m nonstop)

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

Travelling the other way? Timor-Leste passport holders visiting Mozambique: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for Mozambique passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Timor-Leste from Mozambique?

About 9,888 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Timor-Leste?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Timor-Leste?

112.

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 Mozambique

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest. The sovereign state is separated from the Comoros, Mayotte, and Madagascar through the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo.

CapitalMaputo

RegionEastern Africa

Population35.6M

Area801,590 km²

CurrencyMozambican metical (1 USD ≈ 63.70 MZN)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+258

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaputo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMaputo Airport (MPM), 5 km

Emergency number117 / 119 / 198

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Climate in Maputo

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

Monthly climate normals for Maputo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	23.3°C	94mm	353h
February	29.6°C	22.9°C	293mm	282h
March	29.5°C	21.5°C	23mm	354h
April	27.3°C	20°C	111mm	280h
May	26.3°C	17°C	7mm	317h
June	23.9°C	14.9°C	65mm	286h
July	23.8°C	13.7°C	13mm	306h
August	25.5°C	15.4°C	14mm	285h
September	26.1°C	17.7°C	23mm	295h
October	26.7°C	19.3°C	76mm	296h
November	29.7°C	21.5°C	32mm	314h
December	30°C	22.8°C	173mm	342h

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

Mozambique is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa. From the Monte Binga peak, 2,436 m (7,992 ft) high, to the stunning beaches along the coast, Mozambique is a country of contrasts. As well as some of the best colonial era architecture and relics to be found on the continent, Mozambique has also preserved its African cultural heritage, which can be experienced through art, music and food. Its eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is more than 1,000 km long, a fantastic draw for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Island of Mozambique
Maputo National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Dia de Ano Novo

February 3, 2027Dia do Heroi Nacional

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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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