Swiss visa for Timorese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Timorese passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Timorese citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Timorese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Timorese citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Timorese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Timor-Leste, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Makassar: The Honorary Consulate of in Makassar, ~ 777.40 kilometers (483.05 mi) away from Dili, Timor-Leste. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Bali: The Honorary Consulate of in Bali, ~ 1135.47 kilometers (705.55 mi) away from Dili, Timor-Leste. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Timor-Leste for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Timor-Leste traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Timor-Leste) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 861 | N/A |
| 2009 | 829 | -3.72% |
| 2010 | 863 | 4.10% |
| 2011 | 853 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 857 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 897 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 916 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 931 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 921 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 989 | 7.38% |
| 2018 | 1,036 | 4.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Timor-Leste comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Timor-Leste is approximately 14,870 km2 (5,741 sq mi). This means Timor-Leste is 2.66 times smaller than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 7,527,191 more people than the population of Timor-Leste.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Timor-Leste’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Timor-Leste | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 1,447,652 | 7.5 million more people live in Switzerland than Timor-Leste |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 10 | Switzerland has 136 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Timor-Leste. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 68 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 74 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 15 | Swiss hosts 253 more foreign missions than Timor-Leste. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Timor-Leste travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Timor-Leste visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 1,036.
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- Travel time: 27 hours 1 minutes
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