Timor-Leste
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Portugal admits citizens of Timor-Leste without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dili.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Timor-Leste
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| 2024 | 59 | 58 | 1 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 74 | 67 | 7 | 9.5% | 19.4% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Timor-Leste (Dili) received 74 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 67. 9.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 1.7%: the rate rose by 7.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (59).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.5% of the applications lodged in Timor-Leste that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Timor-Leste, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
PortugalTimor-Leste Visa-free, 90 days Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Portugal
Citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of citizens of Timor-Leste in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
Spain admits citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Timor-Leste and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal admits citizens of Timor-Leste without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Portugal?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Timor-Leste, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Timor-Leste can enter Portugal 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.