Timor-Leste
France
France visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
French citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
FranceTimor-Leste Visa-free, 90 days Timor-Leste visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Timor-Leste planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in France
Citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of Timor-Leste in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
No visa is needed by French citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Timor-Leste and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for France?
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in France?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter France visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Timor-Leste can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.