Timor-LesteBarbados: Visa required

Timor-LesteBarbados

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

Visa required

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Barbados.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: foreign.gov.bb (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance19,258 km, straight line (~23h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Barbados221 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Barbados

Timor-Leste passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Timor-Leste passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Barbados.

How far is Barbados from Timor-Leste?

About 19,258 km in a straight line, roughly ~23h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Barbados?

Barbadian dollar (BBD).

What is the emergency number in Barbados?

211 / 311 / 511 / 911.

What time zone is Barbados in?

Barbados (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Bridgetown?

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), about 13 km away.

How many countries can enter Barbados without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Timor-Leste passport holders visit without a visa instead of Barbados?

Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Guyana, British Virgin Islands, Suriname.

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 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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About Barbados

Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean located in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and is the southern and easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American and Caribbean plates. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.

CapitalBridgetown

RegionCaribbean

Population282.6K

Area430 km²

CurrencyBarbadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.00 BBD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1246

Drives on theleft

TimezoneBarbados (UTC-4)

Nearest airportGrantley Adams International Airport (BGI), 13 km

Emergency number211 / 311 / 511 / 911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$28,365 (2025)

Tourist arrivals966K (2019)

Climate in Bridgetown

Warmest September, coolest February, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bridgetown, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	23.9°C	28mm	341h
February	28.5°C	23.8°C	25mm	320h
March	28.9°C	23.6°C	14mm	362h
April	29.7°C	24.4°C	15mm	355h
May	30°C	25.2°C	25mm	353h
June	30°C	25.3°C	35mm	342h
July	30.1°C	25.3°C	73mm	356h
August	29.8°C	25.6°C	88mm	350h
September	30.4°C	25.6°C	83mm	336h
October	29.1°C	25.1°C	153mm	306h
November	27.9°C	24.7°C	127mm	311h
December	27.9°C	24°C	32mm	334h

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

Barbados is an island in the Caribbean region, but which lies out in the Atlantic many miles east of the Caribbean Sea. Its nearest neighbours 100 miles west are Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia, part of the arc of the Lesser Antilles that separate Atlantic and Caribbean. Those islands are a partly-submerged chain of mountains. By contrast Barbados has formed from deposits of coral and has a gentler landscape. It's fertile, and is sometimes called "Bimshire" or the "Little Britain" of the Caribbean because of its long and uniquely unbroken history of British colonisation and settlement. It became independent in 1966 and tourism is nowadays its main industry. In 2019 the population was 287,025.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Garrison Historic Area

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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