Timor-Leste passport → Saudi Arabia

Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa required in advance

East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Saudi Arabia at a glance

Capital: Riyadh
Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +966
Region: Western Asia

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Saudi Arabia for other passports

Timor-LesteVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for East Timorese passport holders

CyprusVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
ArmeniaeVisa120 days
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa

Common questions

Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can East Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?

87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.