Timor-Leste
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa for the Netherlands: 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
Dutch citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
NetherlandsTimor-Leste Visa-free, 90 days Timor-Leste visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
For a trip from Timor-Leste to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the Netherlands
Citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of Timor-Leste in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Germany and Belgium admit citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Timor-Leste and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for the Netherlands?
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in the Netherlands?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Timor-Leste can enter the Netherlands 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.